There are 5 ways to get from Kunming to Boten by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kunming South to Boten stationtrain
7h 36m$42–121Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kunming South to Mohanbus
10h 22m$28–46Drive 684.9 km
- Drive from Kunming to Botencar 684.9 km
7h 2m$87–125Fly to Jinghong, train
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Jinghong (JHG)plane KMG - JHG
- Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Boten stationtrain
7h 25m$195–679Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane KMG - LPQ
- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Boten stationtrain
7h 14m$148–413
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Jinghong (JHG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Boten is to bus which costs $27 - $50 and takes 10h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Boten is to drive which takes 7h 2m and costs $85 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Kunming to Boten. However, there are services departing from Kunming South and arriving at Mohan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Kunming station to Boten station. However, there are services departing from Kunming Station and arriving at Boten station via Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Kunming and Boten is 622 km. The road distance is 684.9 km.
The best way to get from Kunming to Boten without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs $40 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Kunming to Boten, including transfers.
Kunming to Boten bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Kunming South station.
Kunming to Boten train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Kunming South station.
The best way to get from Kunming to Boten is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs $40 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $50 and takes 10h 22m.
What companies run services between Kunming, China and Boten, Laos?
Laos - China Railway operates a train from Kunming South to Boten station once daily. Tickets cost $35–110 and the journey takes 6h 19m. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Kunming South to Mohan twice daily. Tickets cost $27–46 and the journey takes 9h.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Jinghong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–650
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–370
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Kunming South to Boten station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–110
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $35–70
- First Class
- $55–110
Train from Xishuangbanna Station to Boten station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $10–11
- First Class
- $17–23
Train from Luang Prabang station to Boten station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $11–13
- First Class
- $19–24
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming South to Mohan
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–46
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- $27–40
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Booking & Getting There
Kunming to Boten bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Mohan station.
Kunming to Boten train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Boten station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Boten is 685 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Kunming to Boten.
There are one+ hotels available in Boten.