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

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  1. Fly, line 6 subway, line 3 subway

    best
    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane HAN - KMG
    2. Take the subway from Airport Center to East Bus Stationsubway subway
    3. Take the subway from East Bus Station to Donfeng Squaresubway subway
    4h 52m
    ¥859–1,715

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Caitrain train
    2. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain train Hekou North
    14h 23m
    ¥121–311

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Noi Bai International Airport to HK Buslines, Sapabus bus
    2. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain train Hekou North
    13h 34m
    ¥187–282

  4. Drive  696.5 km

    1. Drive from Hanoi to Kunmingcar car 696.5 km
    7h 43m
    ¥598–864

  5. Bus, train via Yunnan Mengzi

    1. Take the bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapabus bus
    2. Take the train from Hekou North to Mengzitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Yunnan Mengzi to Kunming Eastbus bus
    15h 26m
    ¥246–464

  6. Train via Nanning

    1. Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanningtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nanning to Kunming Southtrain train Guangzhou South / ...
    16h 32m
    ¥462–1,682

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,008Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 574.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Hanoi, Vietnam and Kunming, China?

You can take a train from Ha Noi to Kunming via Sapa Lao Cai and Hekou North in around 14h 23m.

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