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

The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Ko Phuket is to bus via Udon Thani which costs ฿3700 - ฿5500 and takes 45h 12m.

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 ฿5500 - ฿13000.

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 Bus Terminal 2 via Central Bus Station Vientiane and Nong Khai Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 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 38h 11m and costs ฿5000 - ฿8000.

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 ฿5500 - ฿13000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿4200 - ฿6000 and takes 42h 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 3:40 PM in Kunming and 2:40 PM in Ko Phuket.

Where can I stay near Ko Phuket?

There are 7504+ hotels available in Ko Phuket.

Kunming to Ko Phuket - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Kunming to Ko Phuket by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane KMG - HKT
6h 14m
฿5,543–12,062
Bus via Udon Thani
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
2. Take the bus from Khua Din Bus Station to Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1bus
3. Take the bus from Udon Thani 1 to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus
45h 12m
฿3,734–5,343
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Nong Khai Bus Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus Nong Khai Bus Station - Phuket Bus Terminal 2
38h 11m
฿5,205–7,739
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
2. Take the train from Khamsavath station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 134
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Trangtrain 167
4. Take the ferry from Trang station to Ao Nang Hotel Transferferry
5. Take the ferry from Ao Nang Hotel Transfer to Rassada Pierferry
45h 30m
฿5,455–10,399
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
2. Take the bus from Nong Khai Bus Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus Nong Khai Bus Station - Phuket Bus Terminal 2
42h 27m
฿4,267–5,876

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

32Weekly Planes

5h 24mAverage Duration

฿3,950Cheapest 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 Bus Terminal 2 via South Bus Station, Kunming South, Laos Vientiane, Central Bus Station Vientiane, and Nong Khai Bus Station in around 42h 27m.

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