High-Speed Train to Yunnan from Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Chengdu, Xian, or Other Cities of Mainland China?

As of my last update, here are the high-speed train connections to Yunnan Province from various cities in China:

  1. From Beijing: There is no direct high-speed train to Yunnan from Beijing. Travelers typically take a high-speed train from Beijing to cities like Chengdu or Chongqing first, and then transfer to Yunnan by conventional train or flight.
  2. From Shanghai: Similarly, there is no direct high-speed train to Yunnan from Shanghai. Travelers can take a high-speed train to Chengdu or Chongqing first, then transfer to Yunnan.

    The high-speed rail in Yunnan
    The high-speed rail in Yunnan
  3. From Chengdu: Chengdu has high-speed trains to Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province. The journey takes around 6-7 hours.
  4. From Hong Kong: There are direct high-speed trains from Hong Kong West Kowloon Station to Kunming South Station. This is part of the Guangzhou-Kunming High-Speed Railway, with a travel time of approximately 7-8 hours.
  5. From Xian: There are direct high-speed trains from Xian North Station to Kunming South Station, with a travel time of about 8-10 hours.
  6. From Guangzhou: Guangzhou has high-speed trains to Kunming, with a travel time of about 7-8 hours.
  7. From Guilin: There are direct high-speed trains from Guilin to Kunming, with a travel time of around 4.5-5.5 hours.

Please note that schedules and availability may vary, so it’s advisable to check the latest information on official Chinese railway websites or consult with local travel agencies for detailed and up-to-date train routes and timings.