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

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

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus bus
    2. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Kunming Southtrain train
    14h 7m
    ¥336–979

  2. Drive  911.3 km

    1. Drive from Huay Xai to Kunmingcar car 911.3 km
    10h 14m
    ¥1,093–1,578

  3. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Chiangkhong to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane CNX - KMG
    12h 2m
    ¥1,107–2,425

  4. Bus, train to Jinghong, fly

    1. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus bus
    2. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane JHG - KMG
    13h 16m
    ¥1,348–4,473

  5. Ferry to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Huay Xai to Luang Prabangferry ferry
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane LPQ - KMG
    13h 14m
    ¥986–2,688

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

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket¥456Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 976.3 km
  • Duration: 14h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Huay Xai to Kunming. However, you can walk to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, take the bus to Oudomxay, take the taxi to Oudomxay 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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