Xichang to Kunming Train

西昌 → 昆明

Xichang to Kunming takes between 3 hours 37 minutes and 5 hours 28 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 51 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
51 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
D26307:38Xichangxi11:44Kunming4h06m
D26308:07Dechangxi11:44Kunming3h37m
D25110:03Yuexi15:11Kunming5h08m
D25110:56Xichangxi15:11Kunming4h15m
D25111:26Dechangxi15:11Kunming3h45m
D27111:29Xichangxi15:56Kunming4h27m
D27111:29Xichangxi16:21Kunming South4h52m
D27411:29Xichangxi15:56Kunming4h27m
D27411:29Xichangxi16:21Kunming South4h52m
D23511:39Yuexi16:41Kunming5h02m
D23511:39Yuexi17:07Kunming South5h28m
D23811:39Yuexi16:41Kunming5h02m
D23811:39Yuexi17:07Kunming South5h28m
D27112:08Dechangxi15:56Kunming3h48m
D27112:08Dechangxi16:21Kunming South4h13m
D27412:08Dechangxi15:56Kunming3h48m
D27412:08Dechangxi16:21Kunming South4h13m
D23512:35Xichangxi16:41Kunming4h06m
D23512:35Xichangxi17:07Kunming South4h32m
D23812:35Xichangxi16:41Kunming4h06m
D23812:35Xichangxi17:07Kunming South4h32m
D27513:51Xichangxi17:51Kunming4h
D27513:51Xichangxi18:16Kunming South4h25m
D27813:51Xichangxi17:51Kunming4h
D27813:51Xichangxi18:16Kunming South4h25m
D25514:20Yuexi19:39Kunming5h19m
D25514:43Xidexi19:39Kunming4h56m
D28315:18Xidexi19:55Kunming4h37m
D28615:18Xidexi19:55Kunming4h37m
D25515:25Xichangxi19:39Kunming4h14m
D28315:53Xichangxi19:55Kunming4h02m
D28615:53Xichangxi19:55Kunming4h02m
D25515:53Dechangxi19:39Kunming3h46m
D24516:28Xichangxi20:33Kunming4h05m
D24516:28Xichangxi21:03Kunming South4h35m
D24816:28Xichangxi20:33Kunming4h05m
D24816:28Xichangxi21:03Kunming South4h35m
D27916:43Yuexi21:44Kunming5h01m
D28216:43Yuexi21:44Kunming5h01m
D24516:56Dechangxi20:33Kunming3h37m
D24516:56Dechangxi21:03Kunming South4h07m
D24816:56Dechangxi20:33Kunming3h37m
D24816:56Dechangxi21:03Kunming South4h07m
D27917:06Xidexi21:44Kunming4h38m
D28217:06Xidexi21:44Kunming4h38m
D25917:38Yuexi22:30Kunming4h52m
D27917:52Xichangxi21:44Kunming3h52m
D28217:52Xichangxi21:44Kunming3h52m
D25918:31Xichangxi22:30Kunming3h59m
D24319:01Xichangxi22:39Kunming3h38m
D26119:45Xichangxi23:46Kunming4h01m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. 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
  • 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
  • Kunming South昆明南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 4

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 services51
Fastest journey3 hours 37 minutes on D263 (08:07 to 11:44)
First train07:38 D263 from Xichangxi
Last train19:45 D261 from Xichangxi
Departure stations on timetableXichang West, Dechang West, Yuexi, Xide West
Arrival stations on timetableKunming, Kunming South
Train types in snapshotD
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 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 3h37m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 51 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.