How to get fromBangkok to Kunming Southby bus, plane, subway, train, or night bus

Travel from

To

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly, line 6 subway, line 4 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 Dashuying to Kunming South stationsubway
6h 46m
¥824–1,833
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
22h 33m
¥498–1,146
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus
2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
20h 31m
¥585–1,972
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
26h 11m
¥567–1,963
Fly from Don Mueang International Airport, line 4 subway
1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane DMK - KMG
2. Take the subway from Dashuying to Kunming South stationsubway
6h 22m
¥744–2,086

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

53Weekly Planes

2h 46mAverage Duration

¥406Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bangkok to Kunming South.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,376.8 km
Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Kunming South via Khamsavath Station and Vientiane station in around 22h 33m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, Travelling to and around Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and Which London airport should I choose? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Kunming(opens in a new window), China(opens in a new window)

Kunming, also known as Yunnan-Fu, is the capital and largest city of Yunnan province, China. It is the political, economic, communications and cultural centre of the province as well as the seat of the provincial government. The city was of great significance during World War II as a Chinese military center, American air base, and transport terminus for the Burma Road. In the middle of the Yunnan–Guizhou Plateau, Kunming is at an altitude of 1900 m above sea level and a latitude just north of the Tropic of Cancer. The city is the fourth most populous city in Western China, after Chongqing, Chengdu, and Xi'an, as well as the third most populous city in Southwestern China after Chongqing and Chengdu. As of 2020 census, Kunming had a total population of 8,460,088 inhabitants, of whom 5,604,310 lived in its built-up (or metro) area made of all urban districts but Jinning, not conurbated yet. It is at the northern edge of Dian Lake, surrounded by temples and lake-and-limestone hill landscapes.

Things to do in Kunming

Kingdom of the Little People(Opens in a new window)

The Dwarf Empire (Chinese: ) is a theme park near Kunming, China that features comic performances by people with dwarfism. Locals and supporters of the park claim that it provides employment to people who would otherwise be unable to find work, but it has been criticized by western culture, for treating dwarfism as a humorous condition.

Places to stay in Kunming

Sofitel Kunming(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Kunming Upland International Youth Hostel ,near the city center ,2 mins walk to the subway, 2 mins walk to the Green Lake, Close to Yuan tong Temple, Old street, Yunnan University, convenient payment and visa cards are accepted(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

The Cloudland International Youth Hostel, Close to the city center,10 min walks to the subway, Close to the night market, old street, green lake, English-speaking service, free Activity convenient payment and visa cards are accepted(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Grand Park Kunming(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Rome2Rio makes travelling from Bangkok to Kunming South easy.

Rome2Rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Find all the transport options for your trip from Bangkok to Kunming South right here. Rome2Rio displays up to date schedules, route maps, journey times and estimated fares from relevant transport operators, ensuring you can make an informed decision about which option will suit you best. Rome2Rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making reservations easy and straightforward.