There are 5 ways to get from Don Mueang to Kunming by plane, train, bus, or subway
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 Don Mueang International Airport
best- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane DMK - KMG
3h 17m¥649–1,828Train
cheapest- Take the train from Don Mueang to Khamsavath Stationtrain
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
23h 12m¥500–1,149Bus, 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
29h 48m¥836–1,561Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport, line 6 subway, line 3 subway
- 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 48m¥763–2,521Train #2
- Take the train from Don Muang to Khamsavath stationtrain 133
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
23h 12m¥501–1,149
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Don Mueang to Kunming is to train which costs ¥500 - ¥1200 and takes 23h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Don Mueang to Kunming is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs ¥650 - ¥1900.
No, there is no direct train from Don Mueang to Kunming. However, there are services departing from Don Mueang and arriving at Dashuying via Vientiane station and Kunming South station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 12m.
The distance between Don Mueang and Kunming is 1293 km.
The best way to get from Don Mueang to Kunming without a car is to train which takes 23h 12m and costs ¥500 - ¥1200.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Don Mueang to Kunming, including transfers.
Don Mueang to Kunming train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Don Mueang station.
The best way to get from Don Mueang to Kunming is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs ¥650 - ¥1900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥500 - ¥1200 and takes 23h 12m.
Kunming is 1h ahead of Don Mueang. It is currently 9:16 PM in Don Mueang and 10:16 PM in Kunming.
Don Mueang to Kunming train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Khamsavath Station.
What companies run services between Don Mueang, Thailand and Kunming, China?
Thai AirAsia flies from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Don Mueang to Dashuying via Khamsavath Station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, and Kunming South station in around 23h 12m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–5,500
- 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
- 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
- ¥700–1,900
- 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
- ¥600–1,800
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Don Mueang to Khamsavath Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥40–180
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥120–180
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ¥45–55
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ¥100–115
Train from Don Muang to Khamsavath station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥40–180
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥120–180
- 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
- ¥440–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥440–600
- 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 Vientiane station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥440–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥440–600
- First Class
- ¥550–950
- 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
- +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
- ¥130–331
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- VIP
- ¥216
- 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
- ¥190–250
- 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
- ¥140
- 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
- ¥273
- Book at
- Yortdoy Travel
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