Which stations serve Xi'an and Kunming?

Xi'an, Xi'an North, Xi'an East, Xi'an West serve Xi'an; Kunming, Kunming South serve Kunming.

Xi'an to Kunming Train

西安 → 昆明

Xi'an to Kunming takes between 11 hours 10 minutes and 22 hours 47 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 2 direct services, with the first train at 07:17 and the last at 11:00. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Xi'an and Kunming. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

2 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K691	07:17Xi'an East	06:04Kunming	22h47m
G2831	11:00Xi'an North	22:10Kunming South	11h10m

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

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Railway Stations in Xi'an and Kunming

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

Railway Stations in Xi'an

Xi'an西安
Other railway station in Xi'an
Metro Line 4
Xi'an North西安北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 4Metro Line 14
Xi'an East西安东
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 5
Xi'an West西安西
Other railway station in Xi'an

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	Xi'an (西安) to Kunming (昆明)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	2
Fastest journey	11 hours 10 minutes on G2831 (11:00 to 22:10)
First train	07:17 K691 from Xi'an East
Last train	11:00 G2831 from Xi'an North
Departure stations on timetable	Xi'an East, Xi'an North
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 Xi'an to Kunming train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 11h10m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 2 direct services between Xi'an 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.