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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kunming to Khon Kaen by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Khon Kaen Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)plane plane KMG - KKC
    8h 19m
    ฿4,343–13,062

  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
    ฿1,497–3,106

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Khamsavath station to Khon Kaentrain train 134
    17h 13m
    ฿2,450–5,381

  4. Drive  1,390 km

    1. Drive from Kunming to Khon Kaencar car 1,390 km
    19h 50m
    ฿5,916–8,545

  5. 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 37m
    ฿4,731–8,980

  6. 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
    12h 49m
    ฿5,403–14,582

  7. 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 Kaen Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    13h 38m
    ฿5,533–17,732

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

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,597Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 992.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

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

Thai Airways International, Thai AirAsia, and three other airlines fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Dashuying to Khon Kaen via Kunming South station, Kunming South, Vientiane station, and Khamsavath station in around 17h 13m.

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