Xichang to Kunming Train

西昌 → 昆明

Xichang to Kunming takes between 3 hours 36 minutes and 5 hours 19 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 29 direct services, with the first train at 07:38 and the last at 19:45. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
29 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
D26307:38Xichangxi11:43Kunming4h05m
D26308:07Dechangxi11:43Kunming3h36m
D25110:03Yuexi15:11Kunming5h08m
D25110:56Xichangxi15:11Kunming4h15m
D25111:26Dechangxi15:11Kunming3h45m
D27111:29Xichangxi15:56Kunming4h27m
D23511:39Yuexi16:41Kunming5h02m
D23512:07Mianning16:41Kunming4h34m
D27112:08Dechangxi15:56Kunming3h48m
D23512:35Xichangxi16:41Kunming4h06m
D27513:51Xichangxi17:51Kunming4h
D25514:20Yuexi19:39Kunming5h19m
D25514:43Xidexi19:39Kunming4h56m
D25514:54Mianning19:39Kunming4h45m
D28315:18Xidexi19:55Kunming4h37m
D25515:25Xichangxi19:39Kunming4h14m
D28315:53Xichangxi19:55Kunming4h02m
D25515:53Dechangxi19:39Kunming3h46m
D24515:59Mianning20:33Kunming4h34m
D24516:28Xichangxi20:33Kunming4h05m
D27916:43Yuexi21:44Kunming5h01m
D24516:56Dechangxi20:33Kunming3h37m
D27917:06Xidexi21:44Kunming4h38m
D27917:19Mianning21:44Kunming4h25m
D25917:38Yuexi22:30Kunming4h52m
D27917:52Xichangxi21:44Kunming3h52m
D25918:31Xichangxi22:30Kunming3h59m
D24319:01Xichangxi22:39Kunming3h38m
D26119:45Xichangxi23:40Kunming3h55m

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

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Railway Stations in Xichang and Kunming

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

Railway Stations in Xichang

  • Xichang West西昌西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Dechang West德昌西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Yuexi越西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Mianning冕宁
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Xide West喜德西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Kunming

  • Kunming昆明
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1

At a Glance

RouteXichang (西昌) to Kunming (昆明)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services29
Fastest journey3 hours 36 minutes on D263 (08:07 to 11:43)
First train07:38 D263 from Xichangxi
Last train19:45 D261 from Xichangxi
Departure stations on timetableXichang West, Dechang West, Yuexi, Mianning, Xide West
Arrival stations on timetableKunming
Train types in snapshotD
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Xichang to Kunming train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3h36m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 29 direct services between Xichang 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.