There are 5 ways to get from Ho Chi Minh to Kunming by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane SGN - KMG
3h 57m¥963–2,105Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain
- Take the train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Caitrain
- Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain
2d 1h¥475–939Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bến xe Miền Đông to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanningtrain
- Take the train from Nanning to Miletrain
- Take the train from Mile to Kunmingtrain
2d 8h¥643–2,033Drive 2,157.7 km
- Drive from Ho Chi Minh to Kunmingcar 2,157.7 km
28h 48m¥1,834–2,648Train via Nanning
- Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanningtrain
- Take the train from Nanning to Kunming Southtrain
2d 5h¥792–2,430
Ho Chi Minh to Kunming by train and car
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Kunming is to train which costs ¥470 - ¥950 and takes 2 days 1h.
The fastest way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Kunming is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs ¥950 - ¥2100.
No, there is no direct train from Ho Chi Minh to Kunming. However, there are services departing from Ho Chi Minh City and arriving at Kunming via Ha Noi and Hekou North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
The distance between Ho Chi Minh and Kunming is 1662 km. The road distance is 2157.7 km.
The best way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Kunming without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 8h and costs ¥600 - ¥2100.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Ho Chi Minh to Kunming, including transfers.
Ho Chi Minh to Kunming train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, depart from Ho Chi Minh City station.
The best way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Kunming is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs ¥950 - ¥2100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥470 - ¥950 and takes 2 days 1h.
Ho Chi Minh to Kunming train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, arrive at Ha Noi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ho Chi Minh to Kunming is 2158 km. It takes approximately 28h 48m to drive from Ho Chi Minh to Kunming.
What companies run services between Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam and Kunming, China?
China Eastern Airlines and Vietnam Airlines fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ho Chi Minh City to Kunming via Ha Noi, Sapa Lao Cai, and Hekou North in around 2d 1h.
- Website
- vietnamairlines.com
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–2,700
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–2,200
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–2,700
- Phone
- 19006469
- [email protected]
- Website
- dsvn.vn
Train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noi
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥350–650
- Schedules at
- dsvn.vn
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥400–600
- Bed, air-conditioned
- ¥410–600
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥420–600
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
- ¥100–140
- Bed, air-conditioned
- ¥75–110
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥70–100
Train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noi
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥350–650
- Schedules at
- dsvn.vn
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥400–600
- Bed, air-conditioned
- ¥410–600
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥420–600
Train from Hekou North to Kunming
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard sleeper
- ¥90–130
- Soft sleeper
- ¥150–200
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanning
- Sleeper
- ¥190–260
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanning
- Sleeper
- ¥190–260
Train from Nanning to Mile
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥190–450
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥190–270
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥320–450
Train from Mile to Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥60–110
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥60–85
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥70–110
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
- 024 38 333 333
- Website
- mailinh.vn
Bus from Bến xe Miền Đông to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥200–260
- Schedules at
- mailinh.vn
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