There are 5 ways to get from Bangkok to Kunming by plane, subway, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport, line 6 subway, line 3 subway
best- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane BKK - KMG
- Take the subway from Airport Center to East Bus Stationsubway
- Take the subway from East Bus Station to Donfeng Squaresubway
5h 49m¥819–5,525Train
cheapest- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath stationtrain 133
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
23h 29m¥491–1,147Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Huay Xaibus
- Take the bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Boten stationbus
- Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain
28h 26m¥833–1,539Fly from Don Mueang International Airport
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane DMK - KMG
5h 31m¥666–1,706Bus, train via Vang Vieng
- Take the bus from Khaosan Next Step Journey Office to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Stationtrain
- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain
31h 36m¥773–1,507
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Kunming is to train which costs ¥490 - ¥1200 and takes 23h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Kunming is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs ¥650 - ¥1800.
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.
The distance between Bangkok and Kunming is 1349 km.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Kunming without a car is to train which takes 23h 29m and costs ¥490 - ¥1200.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Bangkok to Kunming, including transfers.
Bangkok to Kunming train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Kunming is to train which takes 23h 29m and costs ¥490 - ¥1200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥650 - ¥1800 and takes 5h 31m.
Kunming is 1h ahead of Bangkok. It is currently 12:40 PM in Bangkok and 1:40 PM in Kunming.
Bangkok to Kunming train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Khamsavath station.
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.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–5,500
- Website
- airkunming.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥390–2,100
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–2,000
- Website
- vietnamairlines.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–1,700
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–1,600
- Phone
- +86 0871-96596
Subway from Airport Center to East Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4–7
- Website
- travelchinaguide
Subway from East Bus Station to Donfeng Square
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3–6
- Website
- travelchinaguide
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥40–170
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥120–170
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ¥45–55
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ¥100–115
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥430–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥430–600
- First Class
- ¥550–950
Train from Boten station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥260–750
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥260–450
- First Class
- ¥370–750
Train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥330–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥330–600
- First Class
- ¥450–950
- Phone
- +66 42 081 899
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.com
Train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥100–210
- Book at
- 12go.com
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥130–330
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- VIP
- ¥214
- Express
- ¥130–170
- Phone
- 1624
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥190–240
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
- Phone
- +66 2 300 1100
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Huay Xai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥139
- Book at
- Happy Pocket Tours
- Phone
- +66 2 285 1085
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Boten station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥270
- Book at
- Yortdoy Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 217 1017
- [email protected]
- Website
- Next Step Journey
Bus from Khaosan Next Step Journey Office to Vang Vieng Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥339
- Website
- Next Step Journey
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