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How to get fromChiang Khong to Kunmingby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Khong to Kunming by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus Huay Xai Transfer - Boten station
    2. Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain train
    13h 19m
    ¥559–1,072

  2. Bus, train via Dashuying

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Khong Transfer to Boten stationbus bus Chiang Khong Transfer - Boten station
    2. Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain train
    16h 56m
    ¥561–1,055

  3. Drive  920.3 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Khong to Kunmingcar car 920.3 km
    10h 22m
    ¥835–1,206

  4. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Khong Transfer to Chiang Mai Town Transferbus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane CNX - KMG
    10h 1m
    ¥1,180–2,236

  5. Drive to Tachilek, fly

    1. Drive from Chiang Khong to Tachilek (THL)car car
    2. Fly from Tachilek (THL) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane THL - KMG
    21h 21m
    ¥594–2,939

  6. Bus, train to Jinghong, fly

    1. Take the bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boten station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane JHG - KMG
    12h 29m
    ¥1,549–4,435

  7. Local Bus to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    2. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane CEI - KMG
    9h 47m
    ¥1,147–2,261

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket¥465Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 837.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 19m

What companies run services between Chiang Khong, Thailand and Kunming, China?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Khong to Kunming. However, you can take the bus to Boten station, walk to Boten station, take the train to Kunming South, then take the train to Kunming Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Khong Transfer to Dashuying via Boten station, Boten station, Kunming South, and Kunming South station in around 16h 56m.

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