Which stations serve Shanghai and Kunming?

Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai; Kunming, Kunming South serve Kunming.

Shanghai to Kunming Train

上海 → 昆明

Shanghai to Kunming takes between 9 hours 35 minutes and 15 hours 28 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 7 direct services, with the first train at 07:21 and the last at 16:50. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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From

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Direct Train Schedule

7 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G1371	07:21Shanghaihongqiao	19:03Kunming South	11h42m
G1377	09:30Shanghaihongqiao	21:46Kunming South	12h16m
G201	10:00Shanghaihongqiao	19:35Kunming South	9h35m
G1373	11:10Shanghaihongqiao	23:24Kunming South	12h14m
K79	15:08Shanghaisongjiang	05:19Kunming	14h11m
K739	15:48Shanghaisongjiang	05:31Kunming	13h43m
T381	16:50Shanghaisongjiang	08:18Kunming	15h28m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Kunming

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

Railway Stations in Shanghai

Shanghai上海
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 4
Shanghai Hongqiao上海虹桥
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 10Metro Line 17
Shanghai South上海南
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 15
Shanghai Songjiang上海松江
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 9
Shanghai West上海西
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 11Metro Line 15

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	Shanghai (上海) to Kunming (昆明)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	7
Fastest journey	9 hours 35 minutes on G201 (10:00 to 19:35)
First train	07:21 G1371 from Shanghaihongqiao
Last train	16:50 T381 from Shanghaisongjiang
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Songjiang
Arrival stations on timetable	Kunming South, Kunming
Train types in snapshot	G, K, T
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Kunming train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 9h35m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 7 direct services between Shanghai 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.