There are 4 ways to get from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Vientiane by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane KMG - VTE
1h 40m$110–170Bus
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$215–311
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Vientiane is to bus which costs $40 - $95 and takes 15h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Vientiane is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs $110 - $170.
No, there is no direct bus from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Vientiane. 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 Vientiane 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 Vientiane is 793 km. The road distance is 1199 km.
The best way to get from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Vientiane without a car is to train which takes 12h 21m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE), including transfers and time at the airport.
Kunming Airport (KMG) to Vientiane bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Kunming South station.
Kunming Airport (KMG) to Vientiane train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Kunming South station.
The best way to get from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Vientiane is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs $110 - $170. 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 Vientiane, 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
- 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
- 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
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–700
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Kunming Changshui International Airport Airport to Wattay International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 40m.
Kunming Airport (KMG) to Vientiane bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Laos Vientiane station.
Vientiane is 1h behind Kunming Airport (KMG). It is currently 10:16 PM in Kunming Airport (KMG) and 9:16 PM in Vientiane.
Kunming Airport (KMG) to Vientiane train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Vientiane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming Airport (KMG) to Vientiane is 1199 km. It takes approximately 16h 59m to drive from Kunming Airport (KMG) to Vientiane.
Sichuan Airlines, Lao Airlines and China Eastern Airlines offer flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport Airport to Wattay International Airport Airport.
There are 288+ hotels available in Vientiane.