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There are 7 ways to get from Kunming to Pattaya by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane KMG - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 43m
    ฿4,132–13,342

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Bangchak Gas Station Central Pattaya Branchbus bus Nong Khai - Bangchak Gas Station Central Pattaya Branch
    31h 42m
    ฿2,539–4,148

  3. Train, bus via Nong Khai

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26
    3. Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal to South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stopbus bus
    26h 55m
    ฿2,864–7,502

  4. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane KMG - DMK
    2. Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal to South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 59m
    ฿3,499–9,942

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nong Khai to Hua Lamphongtrain train
    3. Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Pattayatrain train 887
    27h 56m
    ฿2,673–7,633

  6. 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 134
    3. Take the bus from Mochit New Van Terminal to Pattaya Pannipabus bus
    29h 15m
    ฿2,717–5,854

  7. Bus via Bangkok

    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 Mochit New Van Terminal to Pattaya Pannipabus bus
    34h 30m
    ฿2,712–4,831

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration2h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,440.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Pattaya, Thailand?

You can take a subway from South Ring Road to Bangchak Gas Station Central Pattaya Branch via South Bus Station, Kunming South, Laos Vientiane, Central Bus Station Vientiane, and Nong Khai in around 31h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kunming Station to Pattaya via Kunming South, Vientiane station, Khamsavath station, Nong Khai, and Hua Lamphong in around 27h 56m.

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