There are 6 ways to get from Kunming to Ipoh by plane, 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 Ipoh
best- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Ipoh (IPH)plane KMG - IPH
9h 14mRM 854–2,807Train via Hat Yai
cheapest- Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
- Take the train from Khamsavath station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 134
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain 45
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Ipohtrain Ets
2d 2hRM 342–886Train
- Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
- Take the train from Khamsavath station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 134
- Take the train from Bang Bamru to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Ipohtrain Ets
46h 27mRM 431–1,017Bus via Hat Yai
- Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
- Take the bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Meru Rayabus
2d 3hRM 488–1,554Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane KMG - KUL
- Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain
- Take the train from Kl Sentral to Ipohtrain
11h 33mRM 381–970Bus
- Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
- Take the bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Mochit Terminal to Komtarbus
- Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Rayabus
2d 11hRM 613–869
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Ipoh (IPH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Ipoh is to train via Hat Yai which costs RM 340 - RM 900 and takes 2 days 2h.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Ipoh is to fly which takes 9h 14m and costs RM 850 - RM 2900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kunming to Ipoh. However, there are services departing from Kunming South and arriving at Terminal Meru Raya via Vientiane Any Hotels, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Hat Yai Bus Terminal and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Kunming station to Ipoh. However, there are services departing from Kunming Station and arriving at Ipoh via Kunming South, Khamsavath station, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Bang Bamru and Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 27m.
The distance between Kunming and Ipoh is 2317 km.
The best way to get from Kunming to Ipoh without a car is to train which takes 46h 27m and costs RM 430 - RM 1100.
It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Kunming to Ipoh, including transfers.
Kunming to Ipoh bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Kunming South station.
Kunming to Ipoh train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Kunming South station.
The best way to get from Kunming to Ipoh is to fly which takes 9h 14m and costs RM 850 - RM 2900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RM 430 - RM 1100 and takes 46h 27m, you could also bus via Hat Yai, which costs RM 480 - RM 1600 and takes 2 days 3h.
What companies run services between Kunming, China and Ipoh, Malaysia?
AirAsia, Scoot Tigerair, and China Eastern Airlines fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Ipoh (IPH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kunming Station to Ipoh via Kunming South, Vientiane station, Khamsavath station, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Bang Bamru, and Padang Besar in around 46h 27m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Ipoh via Senai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 950–2,900
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 340–1,500
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 650–800
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Ipoh via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 850–3,400
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 650–1,700
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 480–600
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Kunming South to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 260–600
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- RM 260–360
- First Class
- RM 350–600
Train from Kunming South to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 260–600
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- RM 260–360
- First Class
- RM 350–600
- Website
- Thai Railway
Train from Khamsavath station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 30–110
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Bang Bamru to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 111
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Khamsavath station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 30–110
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 30–220
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Khamsavath station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 25–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 27–33
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 25–35
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 63–68
Train from Khamsavath station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 25–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 27–33
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 25–35
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 63–68
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 35–45
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–90
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Padang Besar to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 8–45
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 8–12
- Express
- RM 30–45
Train from Kl Sentral to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 5–35
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 5–8
- Express
- RM 22–35
Train from Hat Yai to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 9–50
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 9–13
- Express
- RM 30–50
- Phone
- +603 2267 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- KLIA Ekspres
Train from Klia T2 to KL Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 1–75
- Website
- KLIA Ekspres
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 180–360
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- RM 180–250
Bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 180–360
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- RM 180–250
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- [email protected]
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 160–190
- Schedules at
- soutchai.com
- Phone
- 0-2894-6330-2
- Website
- busonlineticket.co.th
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 95–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Maju
Bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 60–100
- Website
- Sri Maju
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 50–90
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 086 065 5466
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 130–190
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +66 2 217 1017
- [email protected]
- Website
- Next Step Journey
Bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 205
- Website
- Next Step Journey
- Phone
- +66 2 269 1069
- [email protected]
- Website
- KST Travel
Bus from Mochit Terminal to Komtar
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 270
- Website
- KST Travel
- Phone
- +60 111 066 1111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Billion Stars Express
Bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- RM 30–45
- Website
- Billion Stars Express
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Booking & Getting There
Kunming to Ipoh bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Laos Vientiane station.
Kunming to Ipoh train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Vientiane station.
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