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 400 - RM 950 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 850.

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 Vientiane Any Hotels, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

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 train and bus which takes 46h 27m and costs RM 450 - RM 1700.

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 850. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Van, which costs RM 500 - RM 1600 and takes 2 days 1h.

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 - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Kunming to Penang by plane, train, bus, car, tram, or car ferry

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Fly to Penang International Airport
best
1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane KMG - PEN
8h 4m
RM 604–807
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 carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2d 4h
RM 409–922
Train, bus, drive, tram, car ferry
1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Songkhlabus
4. Drive from Songkhla to Padang Besarcar
5. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram
6. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
38h 58m
RM 549–990
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
46h 27m
RM 453–1,636
Fly to Alor Setar, tram
1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane KMG - AOR
2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Tasek Gelugortram
10h 23m
RM 625–1,952
Bus, Mini Van
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 Komtar Bus Terminalbus
2d 1h
RM 518–1,564
Bus
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 Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
2d 3h
RM 518–1,734

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

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6h 29mAverage Duration

RM 501Cheapest 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, Vientiane Any Hotels, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, and Hat Yai in around 2d 1h.

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