There are 4 ways to get from Kunming to Vientiane by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane KMG - VTE
4h 39m$122–242Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
15h 22m$41–91Train
- Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
11h 7m$71–150Drive 1,197.6 km
- Drive from Kunming to Vientianecar 1,197.6 km
16h 56m$215–310
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Vientiane is to bus which costs $40 - $95 and takes 15h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Vientiane is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $120 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from Kunming to Vientiane. However, there are services departing from Kunming South and arriving at Laos Vientiane via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Kunming station to Vientiane station. However, there are services departing from Kunming Station and arriving at Vientiane station via Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
The distance between Kunming and Vientiane is 819 km. The road distance is 1197.6 km.
The best way to get from Kunming to Vientiane without a car is to train which takes 11h 7m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Kunming to Vientiane, including transfers.
Kunming to Vientiane bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Kunming South station.
Kunming to Vientiane train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Kunming South station.
The best way to get from Kunming to Vientiane is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $120 - $250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 11h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 15h 22m.
What companies run services between Kunming, China and Vientiane, Laos?
China Eastern Airlines and Lao Airlines fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Laos - China Railway operates a train from Kunming South to Vientiane station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 9h 36m.
- 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
- 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 Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $65–90
- First Class
- $85–140
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–88
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- $40–60
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Booking & Getting There
Kunming to Vientiane bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Laos Vientiane station.
Vientiane is 1h behind Kunming. It is currently 1:56 PM in Kunming and 12:56 PM in Vientiane.
Kunming to Vientiane train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Vientiane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Vientiane is 1198 km. It takes approximately 16h 56m to drive from Kunming to Vientiane.
There are 293+ hotels available in Vientiane.