What is the cheapest way to get from Kunming to Ko Phuket?

The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Ko Phuket is to train and bus via Tha Kham which costs ฿3100 - ฿7000 and takes 41h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kunming to Ko Phuket?

The fastest way to get from Kunming to Ko Phuket is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs ฿4500 - ฿11000.

Is there a direct bus between Kunming and Ko Phuket?

No, there is no direct bus from Kunming to Ko Phuket. However, there are services departing from Kunming South and arriving at Phuket via Central Bus Station Vientiane, Nongkhai Bus Terminal and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 27m.

How far is it from Kunming to Ko Phuket?

The distance between Kunming and Ko Phuket is 1978 km.

How do I travel from Kunming to Ko Phuket without a car?

The best way to get from Kunming to Ko Phuket without a car is to train and bus which takes 39h 18m and costs ฿3700 - ฿13000.

How long does it take to get from Kunming to Ko Phuket?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Kunming to Ko Phuket, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kunming to Ko Phuket bus from?

Kunming to Ko Phuket bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Kunming South station.

Bus or fly from Kunming to Ko Phuket?

The best way to get from Kunming to Ko Phuket is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs ฿4500 - ฿11000. Alternatively, you can bus via Nong Khai, which costs ฿2800 - ฿11000 and takes 39h 27m.

Where does the Kunming to Ko Phuket bus arrive?

Kunming to Ko Phuket bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Laos Vientiane station.

What is the time difference between Kunming and Ko Phuket?

Ko Phuket is 1h behind Kunming. It is currently 12:48 AM in Kunming and 11:48 PM in Ko Phuket.

Where can I stay near Ko Phuket?

There are 7425+ hotels available in Ko Phuket.

Kunming to Ko Phuket - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kunming to Ko Phuket by plane, train, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane KMG - HKT
6h 14m
฿4,542–10,061
Bus via Nong Khai
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
2. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phuketbus
39h 27m
฿2,795–10,503
Train, bus via Nong Khai
1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Thalang, Phuketbus
32h 23m
฿4,293–13,181
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
2. Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Thalang, Phuketbus
39h 18m
฿3,753–12,961
Train, bus via Tha Kham
1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
2. Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus
41h 14m
฿3,130–6,931
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
2. Take the bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Phuket Bus Terminalbus
46h 30m
฿3,172–5,630

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

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5h 20mAverage Duration

฿4,526Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,977.9 km
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Ko Phuket, Thailand?

China Eastern Airlines, Thai AirAsia, and Thai Airways International fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Ring Road to Phuket via South Bus Station, Kunming South, Laos Vientiane, Central Bus Station Vientiane, Nongkhai Bus Terminal, and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 39h 27m.

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