How to get fromMae Sai to Kunmingby car, bus, train, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Mae Sai to Kunming by car, bus, train, plane, or taxi

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Drive, bus, train
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1. Drive from Mae Sai to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationcar
2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus
3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Kunming Southtrain
15h 42m
¥471–1,049
Fly from Tachilek
1. Fly from Tachilek (THL) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane THL - KMG
20h 52m
¥515–2,824
Taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Mae Sai to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)taxi
2. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane CEI - KMG
6h 24m
¥1,245–2,776
Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Maibus
2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane CNX - KMG
11h 7m
¥1,066–2,363

Tachilek (THL) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

6Weekly Planes

23h 1mAverage Duration

¥525Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,087.5 km
Duration: 15h 42m

What companies run services between Mae Sai, Thailand and Kunming, China?

Air Thanlwin, China Eastern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tachilek (THL) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) 6 times a week.

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Kunming(opens in a new window), China(opens in a new window)

Kunming, also known as Yunnan-Fu, is the capital and largest city of Yunnan province, China. It is the political, economic, communications and cultural centre of the province as well as the seat of the provincial government. The city was of great significance during World War II as a Chinese military center, American air base, and transport terminus for the Burma Road. In the middle of the Yunnan–Guizhou Plateau, Kunming is at an altitude of 1900 m above sea level and a latitude just north of the Tropic of Cancer. The city is the fourth most populous city in Western China, after Chongqing, Chengdu, and Xi'an, as well as the third most populous city in Southwestern China after Chongqing and Chengdu. As of 2020 census, Kunming had a total population of 8,460,088 inhabitants, of whom 5,604,310 lived in its built-up (or metro) area made of all urban districts but Jinning, not conurbated yet. It is at the northern edge of Dian Lake, surrounded by temples and lake-and-limestone hill landscapes.

Things to do in Kunming

Kingdom of the Little People(Opens in a new window)

The Dwarf Empire (Chinese: ) is a theme park near Kunming, China that features comic performances by people with dwarfism. Locals and supporters of the park claim that it provides employment to people who would otherwise be unable to find work, but it has been criticized by western culture, for treating dwarfism as a humorous condition.

Places to stay in Kunming

Sofitel Kunming(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Kunming Upland International Youth Hostel ,near the city center ,2 mins walk to the subway, 2 mins walk to the Green Lake, Close to Yuan tong Temple, Old street, Yunnan University, convenient payment and visa cards are accepted(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

The Cloudland International Youth Hostel, Close to the city center,10 min walks to the subway, Close to the night market, old street, green lake, English-speaking service, free Activity convenient payment and visa cards are accepted(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Grand Park Kunming(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous