Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces Transportation By Train

At present, there is no direct train from Kunming to Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces. You can take the train to Jianshui or Mengzi first, and then take the bus to

Although there is no direct train to Yuanyang, you can take a train to nearby cities and then transfer to Yuanyang by bus or car. Here are the available options for train travel:

1. Kunming to Jianshui by Train, Transfer to Yuanyang

You can take a train from Kunming to Jianshui. The train journey typically takes around 3 to 4 hours. Once you arrive in Jianshui, you can transfer to Yuanyang by car or bus, which takes about 2 to 3 hours.

2. Kunming to Yuanjiang by Train, Transfer to Yuanyang

Another option is to take a train from Kunming to Yuanjiang. The train ride takes approximately 4 to 5 hours. From Yuanjiang, you can take a bus or a taxi to Yuanyang, which is about 1.5 to 2 hours away by road.

3. Kunming to Mengzi by Train, Transfer to Yuanyang

You can also travel from Kunming to Mengzi by train, which typically takes around 5 to 6 hours. After arriving in Mengzi, you will need to transfer to Yuanyang by bus or car, which takes about 2 hours.

Final Leg to Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces

From any of these nearby cities (Jianshui, Yuanjiang, or Mengzi), you can easily reach Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces by road. It usually takes 1.5 to 3 hours depending on the departure point.

For detailed schedules and ticket information, check local train stations or online ticket platforms.

1. Kunming – Jianshui – Yuanyang

You can take a train to Jianshui from Kunming. It takes around three hours to get there. Then take the bus to Yuanyang County. The ticket price is about 30 RMB by non-stop train from Kunming Railway Station(昆明火车站) to Jianshui County(建水县), and the schedule is listed as follows:

Train No.  Time of Departure  Duration Ticket Price
K9812  07:45  2 hr 48 mins Hard Seat-CNY 29.5
K9832  11:02  2 hr 47 mins Hard Seat-CNY 29.5 Soft Seat-CNY 46.5
K9826 12:30 3 hr 4 mins  Hard Seat-CNY 29.5
K9822  15:41  2 hr 48 mins  Hard Seat-CNY 29.5

There are many buses from Jianshui to Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces. The ticket price is 30 yuan. It takes about 2 hours by bus to reach Yuanyang. If you take a bus from Kunming to Jianshui in the morning, if you have enough time, you can visit the ancient city of Jianshui. After that, you can go to Xinjie Town and take a bus to various scenic spots. There are minibuses to go to scenic spots. The fare is 5-10 yuan.

2. Yuxi – Jianshui – Yuanyang

from Yuxi Railway Station（玉溪火车站）to Jianshui County（建水县）, and the schedule is listed as follows:

Train No. Time of Departure Duration Ticket Price
K6139 13:41 1 hr 20mins Hard Seat-CNY 15.5

Soft Seat-CNY 92.5
K9825 16:33 2hr 2mins Hard Seat-CNY 15.5

3. Northern Hekou – Jianshui – Yuanyang

from Northern Hekou （河口北火车站）to Jianshui County（建水县）, and the schedule is listed as follows:

Train No. Time of Departure Duration Ticket Price
K9826 07:35 3hr 30mins Hard Seat-CNY 20.4
K6132 15:30 2hr 37mins Hard Seat-CNY 20.4

4.Kunming – Mengzi- Yuanyang

from Kunming Railway Station(昆明火车站) to the capital of Honghe – Mengzi and the schedule is listed as follows:

Train Number Departure Duration  Tickets Price(hard seat)
K6134  08:25  4h42mins CNY41.5
K6142  12:21  3h30mins CNY41.5
K9828  15:03  4h57mins  CNY41.5

5. Yuxi – Mengzi- Yuanyang

from Yuxi Railway Station(玉溪火车站) to the capital of Honghe – Mengzi and the schedule is listed as follows:
Train Number Departure Duration Tickets Price(hard seat)
K6139 10:10 1hr 30mins CNY24.5
K9825 16:33 3hr 27mins CNY24.5

Once you reach Mengzi, you can take the bus to Yuanyang.

Departure Time: 6:20-19:30 rolling start; Distance: 116 kilometers; Consume Time: about 3 hours

The above information is about taking a train to Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces. If you want to know more, you can check on our website or consult relevant staff.

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