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How to get fromPadang Besar to Kunmingby train, plane, bus, or night bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Padang Besar to Kunming by train, plane, bus, or night bus

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  1. Train to Alor Setar, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane AOR - KMG
    11h 18m
    ¥1,211–3,855

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    41h 39m
    ¥561–1,365

  3. Minivan, bus, night bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the nightbus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationnightbus night bus
    4. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2d 5h
    ¥739–3,487

  4. Train to Hat Yai, fly

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane HDY - KMG
    11h 11m
    ¥922–3,054

Alor Setar (AOR) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,249Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,252.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 18m

What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Kunming, China?

You can take a train from Padang Besar to Dashuying via Hat Yai, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath Station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, and Kunming South station in around 41h 39m.

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