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How to get fromKunming to Khon Kaenby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Kunming to Khon Kaen by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Khon Kaen Airport

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    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)plane plane KMG - KKC
    8h 24m
    ฿4,142–11,061

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Khon Kaen Bus Terminalbus bus
    20h 22m
    ฿1,496–3,004

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Khon Kaen Bus Terminalbus bus
    16h 46m
    ฿2,273–4,804

  4. Drive 1,391.5 km

    1. Drive from Kunming to Khon Kaencar car 1,391.5 km
    19h 52m
    ฿5,817–8,403

  5. Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane KMG - UTH
    2. Take the taxi from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Khon Kaentaxi taxi
    9h 15m
    ฿5,892–14,261

  6. Fly to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane KMG - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaenbus bus
    10h 32m
    ฿4,128–6,477

  7. Fly to Roi Et Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Roi Et Airport (ROI)plane plane KMG - ROI
    2. Take the bus from Roi Et to Khon Kaenbus bus
    11h 34m
    ฿5,902–15,581

  8. Fly to Savannakhet Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK)plane plane KMG - ZVK
    2. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Khon Kaenbus bus
    13h 26m
    ฿5,242–16,731

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 992.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Khon Kaen, Thailand?

Thai Airways International, Thai AirAsia, and two other airlines fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Ring Road to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal via South Bus Station, Kunming South, Laos Vientiane, and Central Bus Station Vientiane in around 20h 22m.

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