There are 8 ways to get from Hanoi to Kunming Airport (KMG) by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly from Noi Bai International Airport
best- Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane HAN - KMG
3h 30m¥852–1,502Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Caitrain
- Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain Hekou North
15h 26m¥150–341Bus, train
- Take the bus from Noi Bai International Airport to HK Buslines, Sapabus
- Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain Hekou North
14h 36m¥225–328Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Hanoi to Kunming-KMG692.6 km
7h 40mDrive 692.6 km
- Drive from Hanoi to Kunming Airport (KMG)car 692.6 km
7h 40m¥587–848Bus to Cat Bi International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane HPH - KMG
5h 27m¥1,636–2,140Bus, train via Yunnan Mengzi
- Take the bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapabus
- Take the train from Hekou North to Mengzitrain
- Take the bus from Yunnan Mengzi to Kunming Eastbus
15h 29m¥246–467Train via Nanning
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanningtrain
- Take the train from Nanning to Kunming Southtrain Guangzhou South / ...
17h 14m¥425–1,653
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hanoi to Kunming Airport (KMG) is to train which costs ¥150 - ¥350 and takes 15h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Hanoi to Kunming Airport (KMG) is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥850 - ¥1500.
No, there is no direct train from Hanoi to Kunming Airport (KMG). However, there are services departing from Ha Noi and arriving at Wujiaba via Hekou North and Kunming Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 26m.
The distance between Hanoi and Kunming Airport (KMG) is 548 km. The road distance is 692.6 km.
The best way to get from Hanoi to Kunming Airport (KMG) without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 7h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Hanoi to Kunming Airport (KMG), including transfers.
Hanoi to Kunming Airport (KMG) train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, depart from Ha Noi station.
The best way to get from Hanoi to Kunming Airport (KMG) is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥850 - ¥1500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥150 - ¥350 and takes 15h 26m.
Kunming Airport (KMG) is 1h ahead of Hanoi. It is currently 10:49 AM in Hanoi and 11:49 AM in Kunming Airport (KMG).
Hanoi to Kunming Airport (KMG) train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, arrive at Sapa Lao Cai station.
What companies run services between Hanoi, Vietnam and Kunming Airport (KMG), China?
China Eastern Airlines flies from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ha Noi to Kunming Changshui Airport via Sapa Lao Cai, Hekou North, Kunming, Kunming Station, Wujiaba, and Kunming Wujiaba Airport in around 15h 26m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,500
- Website
- rlair.net
Flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥380–2,400
Train from Hekou North to Kunming
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard sleeper
- ¥90–130
- Soft sleeper
- ¥150–200
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
- Phone
- 19006469
- [email protected]
- Website
- dsvn.vn
Train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Cai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥70–180
- Schedules at
- dsvn.vn
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥95–140
- Bed, air-conditioned
- ¥70–110
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥70–100
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanning
- Sleeper
- ¥190–260
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
- Phone
- +84 979 252 622
- [email protected]
- Website
- HK Buslines
Bus from Noi Bai International Airport to HK Buslines, Sapa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥121
- Schedules at
- HK Buslines
- Phone
- 0225 3920920
- [email protected]
- Website
- hoanglongasia.com
Bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥34–36
- Book at
- 12go
- Phone
- 1900 6746
- [email protected]
- Website
- xesaoviet.com.vn
Bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥90–130
- Schedules at
- xesaoviet.com.vn
- Book at
- baolau.com
- [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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Hanoi to Kunming-KMG
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Hanoi to Kunming Airport (KMG) is 693 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Hanoi to Kunming Airport (KMG).
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