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How to get fromNepal to Kunmingby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Nepal to Kunming by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane KTM - KMG
    6h 32m
    ¥1,489–2,924

  2. Fly from Janakpur Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane JKR - KMG
    5h 47m
    ¥905–2,646

  3. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmucar car
    2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lasa North Suburb Coach Station to Shangri-La Countybus bus
    4. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain train
    5. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain train
    2d 6h
    ¥1,294–1,642

  4. Drive, bus, train via Chongqing West

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmucar car
    2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Lhasa to Chongqing Westtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chongqing West to Kunmingtrain train
    2d 16h
    ¥1,192–1,995

  5. Fly from Bharatpur Airport

    1. Fly from Bharatpur Airport (BHR) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane BHR - KMG
    6h 27m
    ¥1,020–2,985

  6. Fly from Pokhara Airport

    1. Fly from Pokhara Airport (PKR) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane PKR - KMG
    6h 10m
    ¥1,445–4,358

  7. Fly from Simara Airport

    1. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane SIF - KMG
    7h 50m
    ¥1,921–5,648

  8. Fly from Biratnagar Airport

    1. Fly from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane BIR - KMG
    5h 53m
    ¥1,026–3,235

  9. Drive, bus, train via Dali

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmucar car
    2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lasa North Suburb Coach Station to Shangri-La Countybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient Citybus bus
    6. Take the train from Dali to Kunmingtrain train
    2d 10h
    ¥1,308–1,791

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,073Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,805.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Nepal and Kunming, China?

China Eastern Airlines and Sichuan Airlines fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) twice daily.

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