There are 5 ways to get from Kunming to Vang Vieng by train, car, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Kunming South to Van Vieng stationtrain
9h 50m$62–151Drive 1,074.7 km
- Drive from Kunming to Vang Viengcar 1,074.7 km
15h 22m$193–278Fly to Wattay International Airport, bus
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane KMG - VTE
- Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
8h 13m$131–257Fly to Jinghong, train
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Jinghong (JHG)plane KMG - JHG
- Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Van Vieng stationtrain
9h 38m$214–706Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane KMG - LPQ
- Take the train from Luang Prabang Station to Vang Viengtrain
6h 34m$155–423
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Vang Vieng is to train which costs $60 - $160 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Vang Vieng is to fly and train which takes 6h 34m and costs $150 - $430.
No, there is no direct train from Kunming station to Vang Vieng station. However, there are services departing from Kunming Station and arriving at Van Vieng station via Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
The distance between Kunming and Vang Vieng is 905 km. The road distance is 1074.7 km.
The best way to get from Kunming to Vang Vieng without a car is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs $60 - $160.
It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Kunming to Vang Vieng, including transfers.
Kunming to Vang Vieng train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Kunming South station.
Vang Vieng is 1h behind Kunming. It is currently 3:36 AM in Kunming and 2:36 AM in Vang Vieng.
Kunming to Vang Vieng train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Van Vieng station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Vang Vieng is 1075 km. It takes approximately 15h 22m to drive from Kunming to Vang Vieng.
What companies run services between Kunming, China and Vang Vieng, Laos?
Laos - China Railway operates a train from Kunming South to Van Vieng station once daily. Tickets cost $55–140 and the journey takes 8h 33m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–180
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Jinghong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–650
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–370
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Kunming South to Van Vieng station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $55–90
- First Class
- $75–140
Train from Xishuangbanna Station to Van Vieng station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $29–32
- First Class
- $40–50
- Phone
- +66 42 081 899
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.com
Train from Luang Prabang Station to Vang Vieng
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Book at
- 12go.com
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- [email protected]
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
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