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How to get fromKunming to Nong Khiawby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kunming to Nong Khiaw by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Oudomxay stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Oudomxay station to Nong Khiawtaxi taxi
    9h 42m
    $104–202

  2. Bus, train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Mohanbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boten station to Oudomxay stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Oudomxay station to Nong Khiawtaxi taxi
    13h 35m
    $93–138

  3. Drive 814.3 km

    1. Drive from Kunming to Nong Khiawcar car 814.3 km
    10h 51m
    $146–211

  4. Fly to Jinghong, train, taxi

    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
    3. Take the taxi from Oudomxay station to Nong Khiawtaxi taxi
    9h 30m
    $197–325

  5. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane KMG - LPQ
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Minibus Station to Nong Khiaw Bus Terminalbus bus
    9h 40m
    $187–421

  6. Fly to Dien Bien Phu Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)plane plane KMG - DIN
    2. Drive from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Nong Khiawcar car
    13h 29m
    $197–612

  7. 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 Nong Khiawcar car
    10h 38m
    $252–642

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 794.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 42m

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Nong Khiaw, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Kunming to Nong Khiaw. However, you can take the train to Kunming South, take the train to Oudomxay station, then take the taxi to Nong Khiaw. Alternatively, you can take the line 1 subway to South Bus Station, walk to Kunming South, take the bus to Mohan, drive to Boten station, take the train to Oudomxay station, then take the taxi to Nong Khiaw.

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