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

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There are 4 ways to get from Penang to Kunming by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane PEN - KMG
6h 42m
¥1,038–1,363
Bus, drive, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Jelibus
2. Drive from Jeli to Sungai Kolokcar
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 3h
¥714–1,566
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phitsanulok Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Udon Thanibus 876
4. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus
5. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
46h 23m
¥973–1,755
Bus, train via Bangkok
1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
2d 4h
¥757–2,755

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

43Weekly Planes

6h 10mAverage Duration

¥928Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,246.5 km
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Kunming, China?

AirAsia, Thai Airways International, and three other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) every 4 hours.

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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)

8.8Fabulous

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

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