Which stations serve Zhengzhou and Kunming?

Zhengzhou, Zhengzhou East, Zhengzhouhangkonggang, Zhengzhou West serve Zhengzhou; Kunming, Kunming South serve Kunming.

Zhengzhou to Kunming Train

郑州 → 昆明

Zhengzhou to Kunming takes between 4 hours 18 minutes and 11 hours 20 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 8 direct services, with the first train at 03:30 and the last at 17:44. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

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Direct Train Schedule

8 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z325	03:30Zhengzhou	10:49Kunming	7h19m
Z53	04:42Zhengzhou	10:36Kunming	5h54m
G1537	08:33Zhengzhou East	19:14Kunming South	10h41m
G307	09:31Zhengzhou East	17:54Kunming South	8h23m
G1535	10:37Zhengzhou East	20:30Kunming South	9h53m
G3473	10:44Zhengzhou East	22:04Kunming South	11h20m
G979	12:52Zhengzhou East	23:06Kunming South	10h14m
Z161	17:44Zhengzhou	22:02Kunming	4h18m

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

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Railway Stations in Zhengzhou and Kunming

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

Railway Stations in Zhengzhou

Zhengzhou郑州
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 10
Zhengzhou East郑州东
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 5Metro Line 8
Zhengzhou Hangkonggang郑州航空港
Other railway station in Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou West郑州西
Other railway station in Zhengzhou

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	Zhengzhou (郑州) to Kunming (昆明)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	8
Fastest journey	4 hours 18 minutes on Z161 (17:44 to 22:02)
First train	03:30 Z325 from Zhengzhou
Last train	17:44 Z161 from Zhengzhou
Departure stations on timetable	Zhengzhou, Zhengzhou East
Arrival stations on timetable	Kunming, Kunming South
Train types in snapshot	Z, G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Zhengzhou to Kunming train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h18m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 8 direct services between Zhengzhou 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.