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How to get fromKunming to Surat Thaniby plane, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Kunming to Surat Thani by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Surat Thani

    best
    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane KMG - URT
    10h 4m
    ฿4,503–13,192

  2. Train

    cheapest
    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 134
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    36h 36m
    ฿2,730–6,531

  3. Train via Nong Khai

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nong Khai to Hua Lamphongtrain train
    3. Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    35h 53m
    ฿2,910–7,094

  4. Bus via Hua Hin

    1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Morning market Talat Sao to Hua Hin Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hua Hin bus station to Khaopho Service Area Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Khaopho Service Area Center to Surat Thani Bus Terminalbus bus 983
    39h 4m
    ฿3,387–6,406

  5. Fly to Phuket International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane KMG - HKT
    2. Take the bus from Surin Transfer to Surat City Agricural Market 2bus bus
    12h 7m
    ฿5,643–11,232

  6. Fly to Krabi Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane KMG - KBV
    2. Take the bus from Ao Nang McDonalds to Pattana tour Travel And transportbus bus
    12h 45m
    ฿4,823–12,482

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane Hotel Transfer to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 to Surat Thani Bus Terminalbus bus
    43h 17m
    ฿3,439–5,048

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Surat Thani (URT) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,434Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,872.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 4m

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Surat Thani, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, and Thai Vietjet Air fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Surat Thani (URT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kunming Station to Surathani Talad Kaset Station via Kunming South, Vientiane station, Khamsavath station, Nong Khai, Hua Lamphong, Surat Thani Train Station, and Surat Thani station in around 35h 53m.

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