There are 9 ways to get from Kunming to Laos by subway, plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 3 subway, line 6 subway, fly to Wattay International Airport
best- Take the subway from Donfeng Square to East Bus Stationsubway
- Take the subway from East Bus Station to Airport Centersubway
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane KMG - VTE
5h 30m$124–244Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
15h 22m$41–91Train
- Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
11h 7m$71–150Drive 1,197.6 km
- Drive from Kunming to Vientianecar 1,197.6 km
16h 56m$215–310Fly to Xieng Khouang Airport
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)plane KMG - XKH
7h 30m$133–413Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane KMG - LPQ
4h 45m$134–385Fly to Sam Neua
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Sam Neua (NEU)plane KMG - NEU
7h 48m$143–423Fly to Pakse International Airport
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Pakse International Airport (PKZ)plane KMG - PKZ
7h 32m$193–603Fly to Savannakhet Airport
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK)plane KMG - ZVK
8h 32m$173–554
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Laos is to bus which costs $40 - $95 and takes 15h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Laos is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $130 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Kunming to Laos. However, there are services departing from Kunming South and arriving at Laos Vientiane via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Kunming station to Laos station. However, there are services departing from Kunming Station and arriving at Vientiane station via Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
The distance between Kunming and Laos is 823 km. The road distance is 1197.6 km.
The best way to get from Kunming to Laos without a car is to train which takes 11h 7m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Kunming to Laos, including transfers.
Kunming to Laos bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Kunming South station.
Kunming to Laos train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Kunming South station.
The best way to get from Kunming to Laos is to train which takes 11h 7m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 15h 22m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $420 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Kunming, China and Laos?
Laos - China Railway operates a train from Kunming South to Vientiane station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 9h 36m. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientiane once daily. Tickets cost $40–88 and the journey takes 14h.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–280
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Xieng Khouang Airport via Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–410
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Sam Neua via Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–430
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Pakse International Airport via Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–600
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Savannakhet Airport via Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–550
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–180
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–370
- Phone
- +86 0871-96596
Subway from Donfeng Square to East Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- travelchinaguide
Subway from East Bus Station to Airport Center
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- travelchinaguide
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Kunming South to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $65–90
- First Class
- $85–140
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–88
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- $40–60
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Booking & Getting There
Kunming to Laos bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Laos Vientiane station.
Laos is 1h behind Kunming. It is currently 7:05 PM in Kunming and 6:05 PM in Laos.
Kunming to Laos train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Vientiane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Laos is 1198 km. It takes approximately 16h 56m to drive from Kunming to Laos.
There are 281+ hotels available in Laos.