There are 3 ways to get from Ipoh to Kunming by plane, train, bus, or night bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane IPH - KMG
8h 52m¥1,477–4,743Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ipoh to Hat Yaitrain Ets
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
47h 18m¥574–1,416Bus, night bus, train
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the nightbus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationnightbus
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
2d 11h¥854–3,642
Ipoh (IPH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipoh to Kunming is to train which costs ¥550 - ¥1500 and takes 47h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Ipoh to Kunming is to fly which takes 8h 52m and costs ¥1400 - ¥4800.
No, there is no direct train from Ipoh to Kunming. However, there are services departing from Ipoh and arriving at Dashuying via Hat Yai, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Vientiane station and Kunming South station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 18m.
The distance between Ipoh and Kunming is 2317 km.
The best way to get from Ipoh to Kunming without a car is to train which takes 47h 18m and costs ¥550 - ¥1500.
It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Ipoh to Kunming, including transfers.
Ipoh to Kunming train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Ipoh station.
The best way to get from Ipoh to Kunming is to fly which takes 8h 52m and costs ¥1400 - ¥4800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥550 - ¥1500 and takes 47h 18m.
Ipoh to Kunming train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Hat Yai station.
There are 268+ hotels available in Kunming.
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 Dashuying via Hat Yai, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath Station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, and Kunming South station in around 47h 18m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Ipoh to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Senai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 7m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,900
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Ipoh to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,800
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Ipoh to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–6,000
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Ipoh to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥15–80
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- ¥15–22
- Express
- ¥55–80
- 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
- ¥60–180
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥120–180
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ¥60–75
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥65–85
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ¥130–150
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥40–180
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥120–180
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ¥45–55
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ¥105–115
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥440–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥440–600
- First Class
- ¥550–950
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥440–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥440–600
- First Class
- ¥550–950
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥110–160
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥160–1,500
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Night bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥110–1,000
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
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