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There are 5 ways to get from Kunming to Muang Xay by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Oudomxay stationtrain train
    8h 4m
    $44–127

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Mohanbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boten station to Oudomxay stationtrain train
    11h 57m
    $33–63

  3. Drive  780.9 km

    1. Drive from Kunming to Muang Xaycar car 780.9 km
    8h 24m
    $136–196

  4. Fly to Jinghong, train

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Jinghong (JHG)plane plane KMG - JHG
    2. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Oudomxay stationtrain train
    7h 52m
    $197–630

  5. Fly to Lancang Jingmai Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ)plane plane KMG - JMJ
    2. Drive from Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ) to Muang Xaycar car
    8h 41m
    $127–472

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Jinghong (JHG) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 683.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Muang Xay, Laos?

Laos - China Railway operates a train from Kunming South to Oudomxay station once daily. Tickets cost $40–120 and the journey takes 6h 52m.

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