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How to get fromBishkek to Kunmingby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bishkek to Kunming by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Almaty International Airport, fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane ALA - KMG
    16h 7m
    ¥1,111–3,135

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Kashgarbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kashgar to Guangyuantrain train
    3. Take the train from Guangyuan to Kunmingtrain train
    2d 23h
    ¥1,503–2,006

  3. Drive  4,517 km

    1. Drive from Bishkek to Kunmingcar car 4,517 km
    2d 1h
    ¥3,800–5,489

  4. Bus to Kashgar Airport, fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Kashgarbus bus
    2. Fly from Kashgar Airport (KHG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane KHG - KMG
    26h 33m
    ¥2,904–4,216

  5. Bus to Almaty International Airport, fly to Dali Huangcaoba, train

    1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Almaty Sayran Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Dali Huangcaoba (DLU)plane plane ALA - DLU
    3. Take the train from Dali to Kunmingtrain train
    17h 29m
    ¥1,332–3,777

  6. Bus, train via Chengdu

    1. Take the bus from Bishkek Avtovokzal to Kashgarbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kashgar to Chengdu Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunmingtrain train
    3d 2h
    ¥1,400–1,925

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,081Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,385.8 km
  • Duration: 16h 7m

What companies run services between Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and Kunming, China?

There is no direct connection from Bishkek to Kunming. However, you can take the taxi to Bishkek Avtovokzal, take the bus to Almaty Sayran Bus Station, take the taxi to Almaty International Airport (ALA) airport, fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), walk to Airport Center, take the line 6 subway to East Bus Station, then take the line 3 subway to Donfeng Square. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bishkek to Kunming via Bishkek Avtovokzal, Kashgar, Kashgar, and Guangyuan in around 2d 23h.

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