There are 7 ways to get from Cao Bằng to Kunming by car, plane, 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.
Drive to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport, fly
best- Drive from Cao Bằng to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH)car
- Fly from Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane WNH - KMG
5h 24m¥510–2,192Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Cao Bang to My Dinh bus stationbus
- Take the bus from My Dinh bus station to Sapa bus stationbus
- Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain
21h 18m¥355–507Drive, train
- Drive from Cao Bằng to Pingxiang Stationcar
- Take the train from Pingxiang Station to Nanningtrain
- Take the train from Nanning to Kunming Southtrain
11h 16m¥1,191–1,835Drive 598.1 km
- Drive from Cao Bằng to Kunmingcar 598.1 km
6h 21m¥507–732Bus to Noi Bai International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Cao Bang to My Dinh bus stationbus
- Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane HAN - KMG
13h 12m¥1,002–1,858Drive, train via Miyang
- Drive from Cao Bằng to Pingxiang Stationcar
- Take the train from Pingxiang Station to Nanningtrain
- Take the train from Nanning to Miletrain
- Take the train from Mile to Kunmingtrain
11h 40m¥1,194–1,795Bus, train via Yunnan Mengzi
- Take the bus from Cao Bang to My Dinh bus stationbus
- Take the bus from My Dinh bus station to Sapa bus stationbus
- Take the train from Hekou North to Mengzitrain
- Take the bus from Yunnan Mengzi to Kunming Eastbus
22h 42m¥450–618
Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cao Bằng to Kunming is to bus and train which costs ¥350 - ¥550 and takes 21h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Cao Bằng to Kunming is to drive and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs ¥500 - ¥2200.
The distance between Cao Bằng and Kunming is 558 km. The road distance is 598.1 km.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Cao Bằng to Kunming, including transfers.
Kunming is 1h ahead of Cao Bằng. It is currently 9:38 PM in Cao Bằng and 10:38 PM in Kunming.
Yes, the driving distance between Cao Bằng to Kunming is 598 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Cao Bằng to Kunming.
There are 268+ hotels available in Kunming.
What companies run services between Cao Bằng, Vietnam and Kunming, China?
There is no direct connection from Cao Bằng to Kunming. However, you can drive to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH) 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 Cao Bằng to Kunming Station via Pingxiang Station, Nanning, and Kunming South in around 11h 16m.
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Wenshan Puzhehei Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥240–1,800
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,700
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Pingxiang Station to Nanning
Train from Pingxiang Station to Nanning
Train from Nanning to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥220–550
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥220–300
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥360–550
Train from Nanning to Mile
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥190–450
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥190–270
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥320–450
Train from Mile to Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥60–110
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥60–85
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥70–110
Train from Hekou North to Kunming
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard sleeper
- ¥90–130
- Soft sleeper
- ¥150–200
Train from Hekou North to Mengzi
- Hard Seat
- ¥22–30
- Hard sleeper
- ¥50–70
- Soft sleeper
- ¥80–110
- Website
- baolau.com
Bus from Cao Bang to My Dinh bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥142
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
Bus from Cao Bang to My Dinh bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥142
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
Bus from Cao Bang to My Dinh bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥142
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Phone
- 19006776
- [email protected]
- Website
- bookaway.com
Bus from My Dinh bus station to Sapa bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥140–190
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Bus from My Dinh bus station to Sapa bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥140–190
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Yunnan Mengzi to Kunming East
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥95–140
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥95–140
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