Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Surat Thani

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Surat Thani

    best
    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane KMG - URT
    9h 54m
    ฿4,402–12,191

  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
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    36h 28m
    ฿2,735–6,727

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    30h 12m
    ฿3,275–6,997

  4. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Surat Thani Bus Terminalbus bus
    41h 22m
    ฿3,293–5,759

  5. Fly to Krabi Airport, Minivan

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane KMG - KBV
    2. Take the bus from Krabi to Surat Thani Kaset Marketbus bus
    12h 49m
    ฿4,687–11,781

  6. 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 Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surat Thani Phantip Stationbus bus
    13h 5m
    ฿4,927–11,061

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Surat Thanibus bus
    2d
    ฿3,472–11,330

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,388Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kunming to Surat Thani.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,872.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 54m

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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Ring Road to Surat Thani Bus Terminal via South Bus Station, Kunming South, Laos Vientiane, Vientiane Any Hotels, Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Bangkok, Bus Terminal (South), and Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal in around 41h 22m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Greyhound, Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts, and Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers