There are 10 ways to get from Kunming to Vietnam by subway, plane, train, bus, or car
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Line 3 subway, line 6 subway, fly to Noi Bai International Airport
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 Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane KMG - HAN
4h 54m$133–253Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou Northtrain
- Take the bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Hoan Kiembus
- Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Bến xe Miền Đôngbus
2d 4h$52–82Train, bus via Nanning
- Take the train from Kunming South to Nanningtrain
- Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ninh Binhbus
- Take the train from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh Citytrain
2d$114–212Bus
- Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
- Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Phnom Penhbus
- Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Expressbus
2d$132–199Drive 2,157.1 km
- Drive from Kunming to Ho Chi Minh Citycar 2,157.1 km
28h 52m$272–393Fly to Da Nang International Airport
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Da Nang International Airport (DAD)plane KMG - DAD
7h 13m$203–283Line 3 subway, line 6 subway, fly to Cat Bi International Airport
- 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 Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)plane KMG - HPH
4h 28m$63–403Fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane KMG - SGN
6h 44m$114–324Train
- Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou Northtrain
- Take the train from Sapa Lao Cai to Ha Noitrain
- Take the train from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh Citytrain
2d 2h$68–142Train via Nanning
- Take the train from Kunming South to Nanningtrain
- Take the train from Nanning to Hanoi Gia Lam Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh Citytrain
2d 8h$115–368
Kunming to Vietnam by train and car
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Vietnam is to train and bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 2 days 4h.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Vietnam is to line 3 subway and line 6 subway and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $60 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Kunming to Vietnam. However, there are services departing from Kunming South and arriving at Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express via Southern Bus Station Vientiane and Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
No, there is no direct train from Kunming station to Vietnam. However, there are services departing from Kunming Station and arriving at Ho Chi Minh City via Sapa Lao Cai and Ha Noi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between Kunming and Vietnam is 575 km. The road distance is 2157.1 km.
The best way to get from Kunming to Vietnam without a car is to train and bus via Nanning which takes 2 days 0h and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Kunming to Vietnam, including transfers.
Kunming to Vietnam bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Kunming South station.
Kunming to Vietnam train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Kunming Station.
The best way to get from Kunming to Vietnam is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs $130 - $200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $200 - $290 and takes 7h 13m, you could also train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 2 days 2h.
What companies run services between Kunming, China and Vietnam?
You can take a subway from South Ring Road to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express via South Bus Station, Kunming South, Laos Vientiane, Southern Bus Station Vientiane, Phnom Penh, and Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express in around 2d. Alternatively, China Eastern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, and eight other airlines fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Da Nang International Airport (DAD) 5 times a day.
- Website
- vietnamairlines.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–240
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Da Nang International Airport via Noi Bai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–300
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Da Nang International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–470
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–390
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport via Noi Bai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–320
- 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
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
Bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ninh Binh
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kunming to Vietnam bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Laos Vientiane station.
Kunming to Vietnam train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Hekou North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Vietnam is 2157 km. It takes approximately 28h 52m to drive from Kunming to Vietnam.
There are 5594+ hotels available in Vietnam.



