There are 8 ways to get from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Laos by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Wattay International Airport
best- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane KMG - VTE
2h 31m$116–172Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
15h 59m$45–95Train
- Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
12h 21m$70–147Drive 1,199 km
- Drive from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Vientianecar 1,199 km
16h 59m$215–311Fly to Sam Neua
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Sam Neua (NEU)plane KMG - NEU
5h 19m$173–369Fly to Pakse International Airport
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Pakse International Airport (PKZ)plane KMG - PKZ
4h 18m$207–635Fly to Savannakhet Airport
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK)plane KMG - ZVK
5h 43m$181–388Fly to Xieng Khouang Airport
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)plane KMG - XKH
3h 50m$184–394
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Laos is to bus which costs $40 - $95 and takes 15h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Laos is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $110 - $180.
No, there is no direct bus from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Laos. However, there are services departing from Kunming Changshui Airport and arriving at Laos Vientiane via Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Laos station. However, there are services departing from Airport Center and arriving at Vientiane station via East Bus Station, Dashuying and Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
The distance between Kunming Airport (KMG) and Laos is 797 km. The road distance is 1199 km.
The best way to get from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Laos without a car is to train which takes 12h 21m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Laos, including transfers.
Kunming Airport (KMG) to Laos bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Kunming South station.
Kunming Airport (KMG) to Laos train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Kunming South station.
The best way to get from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Laos is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 12h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 15h 59m.
What companies run services between Kunming Airport (KMG), China and Laos?
China Eastern Airlines, Lao Airlines, and Sichuan Airlines fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Laos - China Railway operates a train from Kunming South to Vientiane station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 9h 36m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–380
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Sam Neua via Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Pakse International Airport via Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Savannakhet Airport via Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Xieng Khouang Airport via Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–700
- Website
- greaterbay-airlines.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Pakse International Airport via Hong Kong
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–600
- Website
- alpine-air.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Xieng Khouang Airport via Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–400
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Kunming South to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $65–90
- First Class
- $85–140
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–88
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- $40–60
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How do I buy a London Underground ticket?, Why you should take the train in the US, and 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Kunming Airport (KMG) to Laos bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Laos Vientiane station.
Laos is 1h behind Kunming Airport (KMG). It is currently 1:10 PM in Kunming Airport (KMG) and 12:10 PM in Laos.
Kunming Airport (KMG) to Laos train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Vientiane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming Airport (KMG) to Laos is 1199 km. It takes approximately 16h 59m to drive from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Laos.
There are 289+ hotels available in Laos.