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How to get fromKunming to Ko Phuketby plane, train, or 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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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane KMG - HKT
    6h 9m
    ฿4,542–10,062

  2. Bus via Nong Khai

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phuketbus bus
    39h 27m
    ฿2,895–10,504

  3. Train, bus via Nong Khai

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Thalang, Phuketbus bus
    31h 51m
    ฿3,913–12,722

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Thalang, Phuketbus bus
    38h 45m
    ฿3,373–12,502

  5. Train, Bus via Tha Kham

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train station to Phuketbus bus
    41h 29m
    ฿4,330–8,131

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    46h 30m
    ฿3,272–5,631

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

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,557Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,977.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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) 4 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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