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How to get fromKunming to Vietnamby subway, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kunming to Vietnam by subway, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Line 3 subway, line 6 subway, fly to Noi Bai International Airport

    best
    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 Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane KMG - HAN
    4h 54m
    $133–263

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou Northtrain train Kunming
    2. Take the train from Sapa Lao Cai to Ha Noitrain train
    14h 59m
    $18–47

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou Northtrain train Kunming
    2. Take the bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Hoan Kiembus bus
    13h 23m
    $21–40

  4. Drive  694.8 km

    1. Drive from Kunming to Hanoicar car 694.8 km
    7h 41m
    $88–127

  5. Fly to Da Nang International Airport

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Da Nang International Airport (DAD)plane plane KMG - DAD
    7h 13m
    $153–313

  6. Fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane KMG - SGN
    6h 44m
    $124–344

Kunming to Vietnam by train, car, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 575.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Vietnam?

China Eastern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Da Nang International Airport (DAD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kunming Station to Ha Noi via Hekou North and Sapa Lao Cai in around 14h 59m.

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