There are 7 ways to get from Laos to Kunming by plane, subway, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Wattay International Airport, line 6 subway, line 3 subway
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane VTE - KMG
- Take the subway from Airport Center to East Bus Stationsubway
- Take the subway from East Bus Station to Donfeng Squaresubway
4h 46m¥866–1,622Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
11h 59m¥477–991Drive 1,197.9 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Kunmingcar 1,197.9 km
16h 57m¥1,389–2,006Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport, line 6 subway, line 3 subway
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane LPQ - KMG
- Take the subway from Airport Center to East Bus Stationsubway
- Take the subway from East Bus Station to Donfeng Squaresubway
2h 37m¥923–2,532Fly from Xieng Khouang Airport
- Fly from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane XKH - KMG
5h 17m¥1,007–3,713Fly from Sam Neua
- Fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane NEU - KMG
5h 1m¥807–2,813Fly from Pakse International Airport
- Fly from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane PKZ - KMG
5h¥1,307–4,513
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Laos to Kunming is to train which costs ¥470 - ¥1000 and takes 11h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Laos to Kunming is to fly and line 6 subway and line 3 subway which takes 2h 37m and costs ¥900 - ¥2600.
No, there is no direct train from Laos station to Kunming. However, there are services departing from Vientiane station and arriving at Dashuying via Kunming South station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.
The distance between Laos and Kunming is 823 km. The road distance is 1197.9 km.
The best way to get from Laos to Kunming without a car is to train which takes 11h 59m and costs ¥470 - ¥1000.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Laos to Kunming, including transfers.
Laos to Kunming train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.
The best way to get from Laos to Kunming is to train which takes 11h 59m and costs ¥470 - ¥1000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥1000 - ¥3800 and takes 5h 17m.
Kunming is 1h ahead of Laos. It is currently 6:45 PM in Laos and 7:45 PM in Kunming.
Laos to Kunming train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Kunming South station.
What companies run services between Laos and Kunming, China?
Laos - China Railway operates a train from Vientiane station to Kunming South once daily. Tickets cost ¥440–950 and the journey takes 9h 34m. Alternatively, Lao Skyway, China Eastern Airlines, and Lao Airlines fly from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) twice daily.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥850–2,500
Flights from Xieng Khouang Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,700
Flights from Sam Neua to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–2,800
Flights from Pakse International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–4,500
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,900
- Phone
- +86 0871-96596
Subway from Airport Center to East Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4–7
- Website
- travelchinaguide
Subway from East Bus Station to Donfeng Square
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3–6
- Website
- travelchinaguide
Subway from Airport Center to East Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4–7
- Website
- travelchinaguide
Subway from East Bus Station to Donfeng Square
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3–6
- Website
- travelchinaguide
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥440–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥440–600
- First Class
- ¥550–950
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Laos to Kunming is 1198 km. It takes approximately 16h 57m to drive from Laos to Kunming.
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