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How to get fromKunming to Kuala Lumpurby plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kunming to Kuala Lumpur by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane KMG - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    8h 38m
    RM 366–825

  2. Train

    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 Hat Yaitrain train
    4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    5. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpurtrain train Ets
    2d
    RM 370–942

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    2d 8h
    RM 513–1,864

  4. Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane KMG - SZB
    11h 43m
    RM 555–2,012

  5. Fly to Malacca International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Malacca International Airport (MKZ)plane plane KMG - MKZ
    2. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    10h 47m
    RM 726–2,438

  6. Fly to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)plane plane KMG - KUA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    15h 23m
    RM 817–2,712

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
TicketRM 348Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,571.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?

You can take a train from Kunming Station to Kuala Lumpur via Kunming South, Vientiane station, Khamsavath Station, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Hat Yai, and Padang Besar in around 2d. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Ring Road to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan via South Bus Station, Kunming South, Laos Vientiane, Vientiane Any Hotels, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Sungai Kolok, and Rantau Panjang in around 2d 8h.

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