How to get fromMalaysia to Kunmingby plane, train, bus, car, or night bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Malaysia to Kunming by plane, train, bus, car, or night bus

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Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra
best
1. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane KBR - KMG
7h 6m
¥989–3,051
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Tanjung Malimtrain
2. Take the bus from Tanjong Malim to Rantau Panjangbus
3. Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
5. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
2d 7h
¥660–1,587
Bus, train, drive, night bus
1. Take the bus from KL Sentral to Butterworthbus
2. Take the train from Butterworth to Bukit Ketritrain
3. Drive from Bukit Ketri to Satuncar
4. Take the bus from Satun to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
5. Take the night bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationnightbus
6. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
2d 13h
¥885–3,879
Fly from Penang International Airport
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane PEN - KMG
9h 39m
¥1,012–1,619
Fly from Senai International Airport
1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane JHB - KMG
7h 52m
¥1,122–2,034
Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus
2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane SIN - KMG
8h 22m
¥1,040–2,536
Fly from Ipoh
1. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane IPH - KMG
11h 1m
¥1,490–4,613
Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train
2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane KUL - KMG
8h 24m
¥668–1,444

Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

31Weekly Planes

7h 17mAverage Duration

¥972Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,141.9 km
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Malaysia and Kunming, China?

AirAsia, Malindo Airways, and two other airlines fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) 4 times a day.

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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)

8.7Fabulous

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