ChinaChinaXi'an to Kunming shipping route.
1,769 km by rail, about 2.5 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Xi'an and Kunming
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
Xi'anRailKunmingRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,769 km (1,099 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,189 km |
| Transit time | 2.5 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Xi'an to Kunming shipping route by rail
A freight train from Xi'an to Kunming covers a rail distance of 1,769 km, against 1,189 km in a straight line.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 2.5 days. Terminal handling at both ends comes on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Xi'an and Kunming.
Of 15 rail routes from Xi'an in this directory, Kunming is the 9th shortest. Closer destinations: Yiwu (1,702 km), Shanghai (1,474 km) and Chongqing (1,213 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Xi'an to Kunming?
1,769 km by rail (1,189 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Xi'an to Kunming?
About 2.5 days at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Kunming to Xi'an has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.