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How to get fromNong Khiaw to Kunmingby taxi, train, car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Nong Khiaw to Kunming by taxi, train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Taxi, train

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    1. Take the taxi from Nong Khiaw to Oudomxay stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Kunming Southtrain train
    9h 17m
    ¥725–1,332

  2. Drive 814.5 km

    1. Drive from Nong Khiaw to Kunmingcar car 814.5 km
    10h 52m
    ¥984–1,421

  3. Drive to Dien Bien Phu Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Nong Khiaw to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)car car
    2. Fly from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane DIN - KMG
    23h 46m
    ¥1,072–2,995

  4. Bus to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane LPQ - KMG
    8h 32m
    ¥1,211–2,904

  5. Bus, train to Jinghong, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khiaw to Oudomxaybus bus
    2. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane JHG - KMG
    10h 34m
    ¥1,116–2,026

Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration19h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket¥815Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 794.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Nong Khiaw, Laos and Kunming, China?

There is no direct connection from Nong Khiaw to Kunming. However, you can take the taxi to Oudomxay station, take the train to Kunming South, then take the train to Kunming Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Nong Khiaw to Kunming in around 10h 52m.

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