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How to get fromKunming to Pattayaby plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 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 38m
    ฿4,232–27,341

  2. Bus via Nong Khai

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mochit New Van Terminal to Pattaya Pannipabus bus
    27h 44m
    ฿2,385–4,203

  3. Train, bus via Nong Khai

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mochit New Van Terminal to Pattaya Pannipabus bus
    21h 45m
    ฿3,347–6,250

  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 49m
    ฿3,599–10,441

  5. 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
    3. Take the bus from Mochit New Van Terminal to Pattaya Pannipabus bus
    29h 5m
    ฿2,716–5,854

  6. Bus

    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
    ฿2,812–4,830

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

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,178Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,440.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a subway from South Ring Road to Pattaya Pannipa via South Bus Station, Kunming South, Laos Vientiane, Central Bus Station Vientiane, Nongkhai Bus Terminal, Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2), and Mochit New Van Terminal in around 27h 44m.

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