There are 5 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 4mRM 804–2,807Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
- Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Ipohtrain Ets
46h 2mRM 366–922Bus
- 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 Bas Sungai Nibongbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Sungai Nibong to Terminal Meru Rayabus
2d 4hRM 515–1,564Fly 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 22mRM 411–970Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
- Take the bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminalbus
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Meru Rayabus
2d 5hRM 465–977
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Ipoh (IPH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Ipoh is to train which costs RM 360 - RM 950 and takes 46h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Ipoh is to fly which takes 9h 4m and costs RM 800 - 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 and Terminal Sungai Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
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, Hat Yai and Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 2m.
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 2m and costs RM 360 - RM 950.
It takes approximately 9h 4m 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 4m and costs RM 800 - RM 2900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RM 360 - RM 950 and takes 46h 2m, you could also bus, which costs RM 500 - RM 1600 and takes 2 days 4h.
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, Hat Yai, and Padang Besar in around 46h 2m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Ipoh via Senai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 900–2,800
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 370–1,100
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Kunming South to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 270–600
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- RM 270–360
- First Class
- RM 350–600
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 180–358
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- RM 180–260
Bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 180–358
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- RM 180–260
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More Questions & Answers
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.
There are 1514+ hotels available in Ipoh.

