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How to get fromKunming to Ho Chi Minh Cityby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Kunming to Ho Chi Minh City by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane KMG - SGN
    6h 14m
    $142–312

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou Northtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Hoan Kiembus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Bến xe Miền Đôngbus bus
    2d 4h
    $52–81

  3. Train, bus via Nanning

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Nanningtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ninh Binhbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh Citytrain train
    2d
    $114–207

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Phnom Penhbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    2d
    $126–199

  5. Drive 2,157.1 km

    1. Drive from Kunming to Ho Chi Minh Citycar car 2,157.1 km
    28h 50m
    $272–393

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou Northtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sapa Lao Cai to Ha Noitrain train
    3. Take the train from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh Citytrain train
    2d 2h
    $68–142

  7. Train via Nanning

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Nanningtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nanning to Hanoi Gia Lam Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh Citytrain train
    2d 8h
    $113–363

Kunming to Ho Chi Minh City by train and car

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,662.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam?

China Eastern Airlines, Vietravel Airlines, and Vietnam Airlines fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Ring Road to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express via South Bus Station, Kunming South, Laos Vientiane, Southern Bus Station Vientiane, Phnom Penh, and Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express in around 2d.

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