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

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

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

    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
    4. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Nitas Rattanakosinbus bus
    6h 1m
    ฿4,102–27,122

  2. Train

    cheapest
    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 134
    25h 54m
    ฿2,510–5,631

  3. Train via Nong Khai

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26 / ...
    23h 48m
    ฿2,613–7,133

  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 45m
    ฿3,342–9,062

  6. Bus via Wat Ratchanatdaram

    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 Morning market Talat Sao - Mochit 2 Bus Terminal
    32h 2m
    ฿2,539–4,655

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

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration2h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,347.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a train from Kunming Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal via Kunming South, Vientiane station, Khamsavath station, and Nong Khai in around 23h 48m. Alternatively, 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.

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