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How to get fromLaos to Kunmingby plane, subway, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Wattay International Airport, line 6 subway, line 3 subway

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane VTE - KMG
    2. Take the subway from Airport Center to East Bus Stationsubway subway
    3. Take the subway from East Bus Station to Donfeng Squaresubway subway
    4h 46m
    ¥766–1,222

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    10h 47m
    ¥460–977

  3. Drive 1,199.4 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Kunmingcar car 1,199.4 km
    16h 59m
    ¥1,450–2,094

  4. Fly from Xieng Khouang Airport

    1. Fly from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane XKH - KMG
    5h 17m
    ¥1,007–3,513

  5. Fly from Pakse International Airport

    1. Fly from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane PKZ - KMG
    4h 45m
    ¥1,507–4,913

  6. Fly from Sam Neua

    1. Fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane NEU - KMG
    6h 46m
    ¥807–2,713

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket¥765Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 822.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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 Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Alpine Air fly from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) 4 times a day.

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