What is the cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Kunming?

The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Kunming is to train which costs ¥500 - ¥1200 and takes 23h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bangkok to Kunming?

The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Kunming is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs ¥650 - ¥2100.

Is there a direct train between Bangkok and Kunming?

No, there is no direct train from Bangkok to Kunming. However, there are services departing from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and arriving at Dashuying via Vientiane station and Kunming South station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 29m.

How far is it from Bangkok to Kunming?

The distance between Bangkok and Kunming is 1349 km.

How do I travel from Bangkok to Kunming without a car?

The best way to get from Bangkok to Kunming without a car is to train which takes 23h 29m and costs ¥500 - ¥1200.

How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Kunming?

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Bangkok to Kunming, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bangkok to Kunming train from?

Bangkok to Kunming train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.

Train or fly from Bangkok to Kunming?

The best way to get from Bangkok to Kunming is to train which takes 23h 29m and costs ¥500 - ¥1200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥650 - ¥2100 and takes 5h 31m.

What is the time difference between Bangkok and Kunming?

Kunming is 1h ahead of Bangkok. It is currently 10:48 PM in Bangkok and 11:48 PM in Kunming.

Where does the Bangkok to Kunming train arrive?

Bangkok to Kunming train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Khamsavath Station.

Where can I stay near Kunming?

There are 268+ hotels available in Kunming.

Bangkok to Kunming - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and line 6 subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Bangkok to Kunming by bus, plane, subway, train, or night bus

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Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly, line 6 subway, line 3 subway
best
1. Take the bus from ตรงข้ามเอ็นที่กรุงเกษม;Opposite N at Krung Kasem to สนามบินสุวรรณภูมิbus
2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane BKK - KMG
3. Take the subway from Airport Center to East Bus Stationsubway
4. Take the subway from East Bus Station to Donfeng Squaresubway
5h 54m
¥819–5,525
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
23h 29m
¥501–1,149
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus
2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
21h 20m
¥608–1,992
Night bus, train
1. Take the nightbus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationnightbus
2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
27h 7m
¥568–1,941
Fly from Don Mueang International Airport
1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane DMK - KMG
5h 31m
¥673–2,011

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

53Weekly Planes

2h 46mAverage Duration

¥417Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,348.7 km
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Kunming, China?

You can take a train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Dashuying via Khamsavath Station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, and Kunming South station in around 23h 29m. Alternatively, Thai AirAsia flies from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) once daily.

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