There are 5 ways to get from Hat Yai Junction to Kunming by plane, train, or bus
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Fly from Hat Yai
best- Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane HDY - KMG
8h 41m¥819–2,325Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 32
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath stationtrain 133
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
39h 54m¥548–1,317Bus, train via Phitsanulok
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phitsanulok Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Phitsanulok Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Boten stationbus
- Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain
46h 36m¥1,063–1,784Train, train to Alor Setar, fly
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane AOR - KMG
12h 41m¥1,213–3,983Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Phayaobus
- Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Raibus
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Boten stationbus
- Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain
46h 38m¥1,075–1,653
Hat Yai (HDY) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hat Yai Junction to Kunming is to train which costs ¥550 - ¥1400 and takes 39h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Hat Yai Junction to Kunming is to fly which takes 8h 41m and costs ¥800 - ¥2400.
No, there is no direct train from Hat Yai Junction to Kunming. However, there are services departing from Hat Yai and arriving at Dashuying via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Vientiane station and Kunming South station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 54m.
The distance between Hat Yai Junction and Kunming is 2079 km.
The best way to get from Hat Yai Junction to Kunming without a car is to train which takes 39h 54m and costs ¥550 - ¥1400.
It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Hat Yai Junction to Kunming, including transfers.
Hat Yai Junction to Kunming train services, operated by Thai Railway, depart from Hat Yai station.
The best way to get from Hat Yai Junction to Kunming is to fly which takes 8h 41m and costs ¥800 - ¥2400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥550 - ¥1400 and takes 39h 54m.
Kunming is 1h ahead of Hat Yai Junction. It is currently 11:59 AM in Hat Yai Junction and 12:59 PM in Kunming.
Hat Yai Junction to Kunming train services, operated by Thai Railway, arrive at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.
What companies run services between Hat Yai Junction, Thailand and Kunming, China?
Scoot Tigerair, Thai Lion Mentari, and five other airlines fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hat Yai to Dashuying via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, and Kunming South station in around 39h 54m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Hat Yai to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–2,900
Flights from Hat Yai to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,300
Flights from Alor Setar to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,500
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,900
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Hat Yai to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥900–2,800
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Hat Yai to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–2,300
- Website
- airkunming.com
Flights from Hat Yai to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,200
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–4,000
- Website
- Thai Railway
Train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥50–360
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥55–180
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥9–70
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥55–170
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥120–170
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ¥55–70
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥60–80
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ¥130–145
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥40–170
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥120–170
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ¥45–55
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ¥100–115
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3–170
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥120–170
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ¥19–23
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥3–4
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ¥50–54
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥430–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥430–600
- 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 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
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2–28
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- ¥2–4
- Express
- ¥19–28
Train from Padang Besar to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3–35
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- ¥3–5
- Express
- ¥21–35
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Padang Besar to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥28–40
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Hat Yai to Phitsanulok Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥320–460
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Phayao
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥380–450
- Schedules at
- Piya Chai Patthana
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Phitsanulok Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥100–193
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- VIP
- ¥161
- Express
- ¥100–130
Bus from Phayao to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥35
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- Phone
- +66 2 285 1085
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Boten station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥371
- Book at
- Yortdoy Travel
Bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Boten station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥371
- Book at
- Yortdoy Travel
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