There are 7 ways to get from Kunming to Cao Bằng (State) by plane, car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport, drive
best- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH)plane KMG - WNH
- Drive from Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH) to Cao Bằngcar
6h 25m$72–342Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou Northtrain
- Take the bus from Sapa bus station to My Dinh bus stationbus
- Take the bus from My Dinh bus station to Cao Bangbus
22h 9m$55–76Train, drive via Miyang
- Take the train from Kunming to Miletrain
- Take the train from Mile to Nanningtrain
- Take the train from Nanning to Pingxiang Stationtrain
- Drive from Pingxiang Station to Cao Bằngcar
11h 41m$181–266Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Kunming East to Nanningbus
- Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to border crossingbus
- Drive from border crossing to Cao Bằngcar
20h 17m$57–95Drive 597.4 km
- Drive from Kunming to Cao Bằngcar 597.4 km
6h 21m$76–109Fly to Baise Youjiang Airport, drive
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Baise Youjiang Airport (AEB)plane KMG - AEB
- Drive from Baise Youjiang Airport (AEB) to Cao Bằngcar
9h 11m$256–687Train, drive
- Take the train from Kunming South to Nanningtrain
- Take the train from Nanning to Pingxiang Stationtrain
- Drive from Pingxiang Station to Cao Bằngcar
11h 51m$177–263
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Cao Bằng (State) is to train and bus which costs $55 - $80 and takes 22h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Cao Bằng (State) is to drive which takes 6h 21m and costs $75 - $110.
The distance between Kunming and Cao Bằng (State) is 557 km. The road distance is 597.4 km.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Kunming to Cao Bằng (State), including transfers.
Cao Bằng (State) is 1h behind Kunming. It is currently 1:30 PM in Kunming and 12:30 PM in Cao Bằng (State).
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Cao Bằng (State) is 597 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Kunming to Cao Bằng (State).
There are 101+ hotels available in Cao Bằng (State).
What companies run services between Kunming, China and Cao Bằng (State), Vietnam?
There is no direct connection from Kunming to Cao Bằng (State). However, you can take the line 3 subway to East Bus Station, take the line 6 subway to Airport Center, walk to Kunming-Airport-KMG airport, fly to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH), then drive to Cao Bằng. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kunming to Cao Bằng via Mile, Nanning, and Pingxiang Station in around 11h 41m.
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Baise Youjiang Airport via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–650
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Baise Youjiang Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290–750
Train from Kunming to Mile
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $9–13
- Adult - 1st Class
- $10–15
Train from Mile to Nanning
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–70
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $29–40
- Adult - 1st Class
- $45–70
Train from Kunming South to Nanning
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $30–45
- Adult - 1st Class
- $50–75
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Nanning to Pingxiang Station
Train from Nanning to Pingxiang Station
Train from Kunming Station to Hekou North
- Hard Seat
- $7–10
- Hard sleeper
- $14–19
- Soft sleeper
- $22–30
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming East to Nanning
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–51
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- $29–45
Bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to border crossing
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Book at
- baolau.com
- Bus
- $13–18
- Phone
- 19006776
- [email protected]
- Website
- bookaway.com
Bus from Sapa bus station to My Dinh bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–28
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- baolau.com
Bus from My Dinh bus station to Cao Bang
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
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