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There are 6 ways to get from Kunming to Phuket by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Phuket International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane KMG - HKT
    7h 49m
    ฿4,107–11,162

  2. Bus via Bangkok

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Morning Market to Mochit 2 Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    45h 22m
    ฿3,248–10,657

  3. Train, bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Khamsavath station to Don Muangtrain train 134
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Thalang, Phuketbus bus
    39h 16m
    ฿3,364–12,413

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus Nong Khai - Phuket Bus Terminal 2
    39h 56m
    ฿5,191–7,725

  5. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane KMG - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang Meeting Point to Jian Wanich Pierferry ferry
    11h 30m
    ฿5,372–13,332

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus Nong Khai - Phuket Bus Terminal 2
    44h 12m
    ฿4,254–5,863

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,051Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,016.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 49m

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

China Eastern Airlines, Thai AirAsia, and Thai Airways International fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Ring Road to Phuket Bus Terminal 2 via South Bus Station, Kunming South, Laos Vientiane, Central Bus Station Vientiane, and Nong Khai in around 44h 12m.

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