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

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There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Kunming by plane, car ferry, tram, train, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane PEN - KMG
6h 42m
¥1,295–1,957
Car ferry, tram, train via Dashuying
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram
3. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 46
4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath stationtrain 133
5. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
47h 23m
¥681–1,382
Car ferry, tram, train
1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram
3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 46
4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath stationtrain 133
5. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
44h 19m
¥703–1,423
Mini Van, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2bus
3. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Boten stationbus
4. Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain
2d 2h
¥1,248–1,834
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Mochit Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Khao San Tara Travel Office to Vang Vieng South Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Kunming Southtrain
2d 10h
¥1,134–1,715

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

45Weekly Planes

6h 57mAverage Duration

¥872Cheapest Price

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

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

Thai Airways International, AirAsia, and four 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)

8.7Fabulous

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)

8.8Fabulous