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How to get fromPhnom Penh to Kunmingby bus, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Phnom Penh to Kunming by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to Phnom Penh, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Canadia Garden to Techo International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane KTI - KMG
    7h 54m
    ¥859–2,816

  2. Bus, train #3

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minhbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain train
    3. Take the train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Caitrain train
    4. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain train
    2d 8h
    ¥649–1,198

  3. Bus, train via Nong Khai

    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus bus
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    34h 50m
    ¥825–2,278

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    37h
    ¥747–1,426

  5. Bus to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minhbus bus
    2. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane SGN - KMG
    12h 39m
    ¥1,116–2,313

  6. Van to Sihanoukville, fly

    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Sihanoukville Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    2. Fly from Sihanoukville (KOS) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane KOS - KMG
    8h 53m
    ¥1,674–5,453

  7. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Sorya Bus to Ban Nakasangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ban Nakasang to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    3. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Kunming Southtrain train
    44h 32m
    ¥745–1,399

Phnom Penh to Kunming by bus, taxi, train, and car

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket¥649Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,601.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Phnom Penh, Cambodia and Kunming, China?

There is no direct connection from Phnom Penh to Kunming. However, you can take the bus to Techo International Airport, walk to Phnom-Penh-Airport-KTI airport, fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), walk to Airport Center, take the line 6 subway to East Bus Station, then take the line 3 subway to Donfeng Square. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phnom Penh to Kunming Station via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Nong Khai, Vientiane station, and Kunming South in around 34h 50m.

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