What is the cheapest way to get from Kunming to Penang?

The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Penang is to train and drive and bus and car ferry which costs RM 410 - RM 1000 and takes 2 days 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Kunming to Penang?

The fastest way to get from Kunming to Penang is to fly which takes 8h 4m and costs RM 600 - RM 1000.

Is there a direct bus between Kunming and Penang?

No, there is no direct bus from Kunming to Penang. However, there are services departing from Kunming South and arriving at Komtar Bus Terminal via Morning Market, Vientiane, จุดขึ้นลง;visual stop, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Kunming to Penang?

The distance between Kunming and Penang is 2247 km.

How do I travel from Kunming to Penang without a car?

The best way to get from Kunming to Penang without a car is to bus and Mini Van which takes 2 days 4h and costs RM 500 - RM 1800.

How long does it take to get from Kunming to Penang?

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Kunming to Penang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kunming to Penang bus from?

Kunming to Penang bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Kunming South station.

Bus or fly from Kunming to Penang?

The best way to get from Kunming to Penang is to fly which takes 8h 4m and costs RM 600 - RM 1000. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Van, which costs RM 500 - RM 1800 and takes 2 days 4h.

Where does the Kunming to Penang bus arrive?

Kunming to Penang bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Laos Vientiane station.

Where can I stay near Penang?

There are 2496+ hotels available in Penang.

Kunming to Penang - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, Mini Van, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kunming to Penang by plane, bus, train, car, or car ferry

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane KMG - PEN
8h 4m
RM 604–957
Train, drive, bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
2. Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Sungai Koloktrain
4. Drive from Sungai Kolok to Jelicar
5. Take the bus from Jeli to Butterworthbus
6. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2d 4h
RM 410–962
Bus, Mini Van
1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
2. Take the bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
2d 4h
RM 528–1,794
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
2. Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
2d 7h
RM 454–1,686
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
2. Take the bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
2d 10h
RM 498–1,524

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

40Weekly Planes

6h 29mAverage Duration

RM 514Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,246.5 km
Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Penang, Malaysia?

Thai AirAsia, AirAsia, and four other airlines fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Ring Road to Komtar Bus Terminal via South Bus Station, Kunming South, Laos Vientiane, Morning Market, Vientiane, Mochit New Van Terminal, จุดขึ้นลง;visual stop, สถานีขนส่งสายใต้ใหม่, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, and Hat Yai in around 2d 4h.

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