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How to get fromKunming to Bangkokby subway, plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kunming to Bangkok by subway, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Line 3 subway, line 6 subway, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport

    best
    1. Take the subway from Donfeng Square to East Bus Stationsubway subway
    2. Take the subway from East Bus Station to Airport Centersubway subway
    3. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane KMG - BKK
    5h 55m
    ฿4,203–27,122

  2. Bus via Wat Ratchanatdaram

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminalbus bus
    32h 2m
    ฿2,539–4,655

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    18h 28m
    ฿3,159–6,053

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    29h 22m
    ฿2,722–4,631

  5. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane KMG - DMK
    5h 35m
    ฿3,343–11,062

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    25h 3m
    ฿2,619–5,833

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,247Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,346.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Bangkok, Thailand?

You can take a subway from South Ring Road to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal via South Bus Station, Kunming South, Laos Vientiane, and Vientiane Any Hotels in around 29h 22m. Alternatively, Thai AirAsia flies from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) once daily.

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