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How to get fromIpoh to Kunmingby plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Ipoh to Kunming by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane IPH - KMG
    8h 52m
    ¥1,373–4,302

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Hat Yaitrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath stationtrain train 133
    4. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    47h 58m
    ¥559–1,394

  3. Train via Padang Besar

    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath stationtrain train 133
    4. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    44h 27m
    ¥706–1,440

  4. Bus, train via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Parit Buntarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chai Leng Park Caltex to Mochit Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Morning Marketbus bus
    4. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2d 2h
    ¥1,042–2,492

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Bukit Kayu Hitambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dannok to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2d 5h
    ¥1,182–1,819

Ipoh (IPH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration10h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,365Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,317.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Kunming, China?

AirAsia, Scoot Tigerair, and China Eastern Airlines fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ipoh to Kunming Station via Padang Besar, Padang Besar, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath station, Vientiane station, and Kunming South in around 44h 27m.

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