Which stations serve Nanchang and Kunming?

Nanchang, Nanchang East, Nanchang South, Nanchang West serve Nanchang; Kunming, Kunming South serve Kunming.

Nanchang to Kunming Train

南昌 → 昆明

Nanchang to Kunming takes between 3 hours 5 minutes and 8 hours 28 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 10 direct services, with the first train at 01:23 and the last at 18:09. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

10 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K491	01:23Nanchang	04:28Kunming	3h05m
G1421	10:53Nanchang West	19:08Kunming South	8h15m
G1371	11:37Nanchang West	19:03Kunming South	7h26m
G1397	12:41Nanchang West	21:04Kunming South	8h23m
G1379	12:47Nanchang West	21:15Kunming South	8h28m
G201	12:53Nanchang West	19:35Kunming South	6h42m
G1377	13:33Nanchang West	21:46Kunming South	8h13m
G1373	15:03Nanchang West	23:24Kunming South	8h21m
G1391	15:14Nanchang West	23:16Kunming South	8h02m
K1235	18:09Nanchang	22:22Kunming	4h13m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Nanchang and Kunming

Compare the railway stations used to reach Nanchang and Kunming. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Nanchang

Nanchang南昌
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2
Nanchang East南昌东
Other railway station in Nanchang
Metro Line 2
Nanchang South南昌南
Other railway station in Nanchang
Nanchang West南昌西
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2

Railway Stations in Kunming

Kunming昆明
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1
Kunming South昆明南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 4

At a Glance

Route	Nanchang (南昌) to Kunming (昆明)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	10
Fastest journey	3 hours 5 minutes on K491 (01:23 to 04:28)
First train	01:23 K491 from Nanchang
Last train	18:09 K1235 from Nanchang
Departure stations on timetable	Nanchang, Nanchang West
Arrival stations on timetable	Kunming, Kunming South
Train types in snapshot	K, G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Nanchang to Kunming train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3h05m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 10 direct services between Nanchang and Kunming.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.