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How to get fromPhuket to Kunmingby plane, subway, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Phuket to Kunming by plane, subway, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly, line 6 subway

    best
    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane HKT - KMG
    2. Take the subway from Airport Center to East Bus Stationsubway subway
    7h 34m
    ¥921–2,034

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Jian Wanich Pier to Ao Nang Hotel Transferferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Ao Nang Hotel Transfer to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath stationtrain train 133
    4. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    43h 35m
    ¥787–1,698

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Udon Thani 1bus bus
    2. Take the train from Udon Thani to Nong Khaitrain train 25
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    38h 1m
    ¥1,026–1,751

  4. Bus, train via Khon Kaen

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khon Kaen Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    38h 16m
    ¥964–1,492

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain train
    46h 36m
    ¥1,276–2,135

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket¥891Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,016.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Kunming, China?

There is no direct connection from Phuket to Kunming. However, you can take the bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) 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 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Kunming Station via Udon Thani 1, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Khamsavath station, Vientiane station, and Kunming South in around 38h 1m.

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