There are 7 ways to get from Laos to Kunming Airport (KMG) by plane, train, or car
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Fly from Wattay International Airport
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane VTE - KMG
3h 44m¥759–1,209Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
11h 22m¥467–988Drive 1,195.9 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Kunming Airport (KMG)car 1,195.9 km
17h 1m¥1,440–2,080Fly from Xieng Khouang Airport
- Fly from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane XKH - KMG
4h 15m¥1,100–3,500Fly from Pakse International Airport
- Fly from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane PKZ - KMG
3h 43m¥1,600–5,000Fly from Sam Neua
- Fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane NEU - KMG
5h 44m¥850–2,800Fly from Savannakhet Airport
- Fly from Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane ZVK - KMG
5h 38m¥1,208–4,011
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laos to Kunming Airport (KMG) is to train which costs ¥460 - ¥1000 and takes 11h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Laos to Kunming Airport (KMG) is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs ¥1600 - ¥5000.
No, there is no direct train from Laos station to Kunming Airport (KMG). However, there are services departing from Vientiane station and arriving at Airport Center via Kunming South station, Dashuying and East Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
The distance between Laos and Kunming Airport (KMG) is 797 km. The road distance is 1195.9 km.
The best way to get from Laos to Kunming Airport (KMG) without a car is to train which takes 11h 22m and costs ¥460 - ¥1000.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Laos to Kunming Airport (KMG), including transfers.
Laos to Kunming Airport (KMG) train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.
The best way to get from Laos to Kunming Airport (KMG) is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs ¥750 - ¥1300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥460 - ¥1000 and takes 11h 22m.
Kunming Airport (KMG) is 1h ahead of Laos. It is currently 8:58 AM in Laos and 9:58 AM in Kunming Airport (KMG).
Laos to Kunming Airport (KMG) train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Kunming South station.
What companies run services between Laos and Kunming Airport (KMG), China?
China Eastern Airlines, Lao Airlines, and Sichuan Airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Laos - China Railway operates a train from Vientiane station to Kunming South once daily. Tickets cost ¥440–950 and the journey takes 9h 34m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,200
Flights from Xieng Khouang Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,500
Flights from Pakse International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–5,000
Flights from Sam Neua to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥850–2,800
Flights from Savannakhet Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–4,000
- 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
- ¥1,200–2,700
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–4,900
- 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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