What is the cheapest way to get from Kunming to Houay Xai?

The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Houay Xai is to train and bus and drive which costs $40 - $80 and takes 21h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kunming to Houay Xai?

The fastest way to get from Kunming to Houay Xai is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 44m and costs $160 - $500.

How far is it from Kunming to Houay Xai?

The distance between Kunming and Houay Xai is 612 km. The road distance is 803 km.

How long does it take to get from Kunming to Houay Xai?

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Kunming to Houay Xai, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kunming and Houay Xai?

Houay Xai is 1h behind Kunming. It is currently 2:14 AM in Kunming and 1:14 AM in Houay Xai.

Can I drive from Kunming to Houay Xai?

Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Houay Xai is 803 km. It takes approximately 10h 44m to drive from Kunming to Houay Xai.

Kunming to Houay Xai - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Kunming to Houay Xai by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Sam Neua (NEU)plane KMG - NEU
2. Take the taxi from Sam Neua (NEU) to Houay Xaitaxi
7h 44m
$162–492
Train, bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou Northtrain
2. Take the train from Sapa Lao Cai to Ha Noitrain
3. Take the bus from Thanh Xuan to Mộc Châubus
4. Drive from Mộc Châu to Houay Xaicar
21h 54m
$43–80
Drive 803 km
1. Drive from Kunming to Houay Xaicar 803 km
10h 44m
$101–146

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Sam Neua (NEU) flights

18Weekly Planes

4h 51mAverage Duration

$133Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kunming to Houay Xai.

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Distance: 611.8 km
Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Houay Xai, Houaphan, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Kunming to Houay Xai. 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 Sam Neua (NEU), then take the taxi to Houay Xai. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kunming Station to Houay Xai via Hekou North, Sapa Lao Cai, Ha Noi, Thanh Xuan, and Mộc Châu in around 21h 54m.

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