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

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There are 8 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
    8h 17m
    ¥909–2,916

  2. Bus, train #3

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bến xe Miền Đông to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Caitrain train
    4. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain train
    2d 13h
    ¥445–824

  3. 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 133
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    37h
    ¥734–1,413

  4. Bus, train via Boten station

    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Khongbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain train
    40h 57m
    ¥938–1,645

  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 40m
    ¥965–1,311

  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
    9h 8m
    ¥1,624–5,320

  7. Minivan, bus to Siem Reap, fly

    1. Take the bus from Phnom Pehn to Siem Reapbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Go Ho Travel Siem Reap to Siem Reap Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Siem Reap (SAI) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane SAI - KMG
    13h 7m
    ¥1,166–3,387

  8. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Sorya Bus to Ban Nakasangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ban Nakasang to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    41h 35m
    ¥801–1,399

Phnom Penh (KTI) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket¥920Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,606.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 17m

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, Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal, Rear Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath station, Vientiane station, and Kunming South in around 37h.

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