There are 4 ways to get from Kunming to Vientiane Station by subway, plane, train, bus, or car
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Line 3 subway, line 6 subway, fly
best- Take the subway from Donfeng Square to East Bus Stationsubway
- Take the subway from East Bus Station to Airport Centersubway
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane KMG - VTE
5h 1m$119–192Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
15h 38m$43–94Train
- Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
10h 48m$69–147Drive 1,207.4 km
- Drive from Kunming to Vientiane Stationcar 1,207.4 km
17h 5m$217–313
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Vientiane Station is to bus which costs $40 - $95 and takes 15h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Vientiane Station is to line 3 subway and line 6 subway and fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $110 - $200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kunming to Vientiane Station. However, there are services departing from Kunming South and arriving at Laos Vientiane via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Kunming station to Vientiane Station station. However, there are services departing from Kunming Station and arriving at Vientiane station via Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
The distance between Kunming and Vientiane Station is 840 km. The road distance is 1207.4 km.
The best way to get from Kunming to Vientiane Station without a car is to train which takes 10h 48m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Kunming to Vientiane Station, including transfers.
Kunming to Vientiane Station bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Kunming South station.
Kunming to Vientiane Station train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Kunming South station.
The best way to get from Kunming to Vientiane Station is to train which takes 10h 48m and costs $65 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 15h 38m.
What companies run services between Kunming, China and Vientiane Station, Laos?
Laos - China Railway operates a train from Kunming South to Vientiane station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 9h 36m. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientiane once daily. Tickets cost $40–88 and the journey takes 14h.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- 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
- $170–370
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Phone
- +86 0871-96596
Subway from Donfeng Square to East Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- travelchinaguide
Subway from East Bus Station to Airport Center
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- travelchinaguide
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Kunming to Vientiane Station bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Laos Vientiane station.
Vientiane Station is 1h behind Kunming. It is currently 8:13 PM in Kunming and 7:13 PM in Vientiane Station.
Kunming to Vientiane Station train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Vientiane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Vientiane Station is 1207 km. It takes approximately 17h 5m to drive from Kunming to Vientiane Station.
There are 287+ hotels available in Vientiane Station.