There are 7 ways to get from Kunming South to Laos by train, bus, car, subway, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
9h 55m$68–139Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
15h 30m$42–92Drive 1,178.8 km
- Drive from Kunming South to Vientianecar 1,178.8 km
16h 46m$212–305Line 4 subway, fly to Wattay International Airport
- Take the subway from Kunming South station to Dashuyingsubway
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane KMG - VTE
6h 21m$115–185Fly to Sam Neua
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Sam Neua (NEU)plane KMG - NEU
9h 9m$174–374Fly to Pakse International Airport
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Pakse International Airport (PKZ)plane KMG - PKZ
8h 8m$204–654Fly to Savannakhet Airport
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK)plane KMG - ZVK
9h 33m$204–435
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kunming South to Laos is to bus which costs $40 - $95 and takes 15h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming South to Laos is to line 4 subway and fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $110 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from Kunming South to Laos. However, there are services departing from Kunming South and arriving at Laos Vientiane via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Kunming South to Laos station. However, there are services departing from Kunming South and arriving at Vientiane station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
The distance between Kunming South and Laos is 1014 km. The road distance is 1178.8 km.
The best way to get from Kunming South to Laos without a car is to train which takes 9h 55m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Kunming South to Laos, including transfers.
Kunming South to Laos bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Kunming South station.
Kunming South to Laos train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Kunming South station.
The best way to get from Kunming South to Laos is to train which takes 9h 55m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 15h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $170 - $380 and takes 9h 9m.
What companies run services between Kunming South, China and Laos?
Laos - China Railway operates a train from Kunming South to Vientiane station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 9h 36m. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientiane once daily. Tickets cost $40–88 and the journey takes 14h.
- 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
- $170–370
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
- $200–1,000
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Savannakhet Airport via Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–490
- 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
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- 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
- $270–600
- 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
- Phone
- +86 0871-96596
Subway from Kunming South station to Dashuying
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- travelchinaguide
- [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
Kunming South to Laos bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Laos Vientiane station.
Laos is 1h behind Kunming South. It is currently 10:14 PM in Kunming South and 9:14 PM in Laos.
Kunming South to Laos train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Vientiane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming South to Laos is 1179 km. It takes approximately 16h 46m to drive from Kunming South to Laos.
There are 287+ hotels available in Laos.