What is the cheapest way to get from Kunming to Siem Reap?

The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Siem Reap is to train and bus which costs $130 - $220 and takes 37h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kunming to Siem Reap?

The fastest way to get from Kunming to Siem Reap is to fly and bus which takes 7h 39m and costs $140 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Kunming and Siem Reap?

No, there is no direct bus from Kunming to Siem Reap. However, there are services departing from Kunming South and arriving at Siem Reap via Vientiane Any Hotels and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 22m.

How far is it from Kunming to Siem Reap?

The distance between Kunming and Siem Reap is 1382 km.

How do I travel from Kunming to Siem Reap without a car?

The best way to get from Kunming to Siem Reap without a car is to train and bus via Bangkok which takes 32h 1m and costs $85 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Kunming to Siem Reap?

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Kunming to Siem Reap, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kunming to Siem Reap bus from?

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

Where does the Kunming to Siem Reap bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Kunming and Siem Reap?

Siem Reap is 1h behind Kunming. It is currently 6:55 AM in Kunming and 5:55 AM in Siem Reap.

Where can I stay near Siem Reap?

There are 671+ hotels available in Siem Reap.

Kunming to Siem Reap - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Kunming to Siem Reap by plane, bus, train, or night bus

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Siem Reap (SAI)plane KMG - SAI
2. Take the bus from Siem Reap Airport to Siem Reap Townbus
7h 39m
$140–412
Train, bus via Bangkok
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
2. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 26
3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Siem Reapbus
32h 1m
$89–312
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 Siem Reapbus
37h 22m
$91–236
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Chong Kov Sou Bus Station, Siem Reapbus
37h 39m
$138–215
Bus, night bus
1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
2. Take the nightbus from Vientiane to Paksenightbus
3. Take the bus from SRL Pakse to SRL Siem Reapbus
41h 34m
$101–296

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Siem Reap (SAI) flights

21Weekly Planes

4h 28mAverage Duration

$139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,382.1 km
Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Siem Reap, Cambodia?

You can take a subway from South Ring Road to Siem Reap via South Bus Station, Kunming South, Laos Vientiane, Vientiane Any Hotels, and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 37h 22m.

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