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How to get fromHuay Xai to Kunmingby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Huay Xai to Kunming by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus Huay Xai Transfer - Boten station
    2. Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain train
    13h 26m
    ¥537–1,031

  2. Drive  911.3 km

    1. Drive from Huay Xai to Kunmingcar car 911.3 km
    10h 14m
    ¥1,057–1,527

  3. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Tha Phae Gatebus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane CNX - KMG
    9h 16m
    ¥1,160–2,375

  4. Drive to Tachilek, fly

    1. Drive from Huay Xai to Tachilek (THL)car car
    2. Fly from Tachilek (THL) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane THL - KMG
    21h 43m
    ¥644–3,011

  5. Bus, train to Jinghong, fly

    1. Take the bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boten station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane JHG - KMG
    12h 29m
    ¥1,549–4,435

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket¥465Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 840.6 km
  • Duration: 13h 26m

What companies run services between Huay Xai, Laos and Kunming, China?

There is no direct connection from Huay Xai to Kunming. However, you can take the bus to Boten station, walk to Boten station, take the train to Kunming South, walk to Kunming South station, then take the line 4 subway to Dashuying. Alternatively, you can drive from Huay Xai to Kunming in around 10h 14m.

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