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How to get fromKunming to Thailandby plane, train, bus, or subway

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There are 11 ways to get from Kunming to Thailand by plane, train, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane KMG - CNX
    5h 28m
    ฿4,963–10,082

  2. Train #2

    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
    26h 37m
    ฿2,527–5,655

  3. Train via Don Muang Airport Terminal 1

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nong Khai to Don Muangtrain train 26
    24h 10m
    ฿2,644–6,779

  4. Bus via Khon Kaen

    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 Mochitbus bus
    30h 18m
    ฿2,539–4,155

  5. Line 3 subway, line 6 subway, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from Donfeng Square to East Bus Stationsubway subway
    2. Take the subway from East Bus Station to Airport Centersubway subway
    3. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane KMG - BKK
    4. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Nitas Rattanakosinbus bus
    6h 1m
    ฿4,103–27,122

  6. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane KMG - DMK
    5h 54m
    ฿3,357–9,081

  7. Fly to Udon Thani International Airport

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane KMG - UTH
    7h 47m
    ฿5,073–14,232

  8. Fly to Hat Yai

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane KMG - HDY
    8h 50m
    ฿4,903–13,122

  9. Fly to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane KMG - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thanibus bus
    9h 48m
    ฿4,483–9,172

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26 / ...
    24h 36m
    ฿2,644–7,184

  11. 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 Morning market Talat Sao - Mochit 2 Bus Terminal
    32h 2m
    ฿2,539–4,655

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration2h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,389Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 843.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Thailand?

China Eastern Airlines, Ruili Airlines, and Thai Airways International fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kunming Station to Nitas Rattanakosin via Kunming South, Vientiane station, Khamsavath station, Nong Khai, Don Muang, and Don Muang Airport Terminal 1 in around 24h 10m.

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