How to get fromPokhara to Kunmingby plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Pokhara to Kunming by plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

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Fly from Pokhara Airport
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1. Fly from Pokhara Airport (PKR) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane PKR - KMG
6h 10m
¥1,345–4,358
Taxi, bus, drive, train
1. Take the taxi from Pokhara to Chaubiskothitaxi
2. Take the bus from Chaubiskothi to Kathmandubus
3. Drive from Narayan Gopal Chowk to Zhangmucar
4. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
5. Take the bus from Lasa North Suburb Coach Station to Shangri-La Countybus
6. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
7. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain
2d 11h
¥1,891–2,368
Taxi to Bharatpur Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Pokhara to Bharatpur Airport (BHR)taxi
2. Fly from Bharatpur Airport (BHR) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane BHR - KMG
8h 42m
¥1,523–3,781
Taxi, bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Pokhara to Chaubiskothitaxi
2. Take the bus from Chaubiskothi to Kalanki Dhungeaddabus
3. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane KTM - KMG
10h 36m
¥2,012–3,721
Taxi to Bhairawa, fly
1. Take the taxi from Pokhara to Bhairawa (BWA)taxi
2. Fly from Bhairawa (BWA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane BWA - KMG
8h 21m
¥2,091–5,058
Bus, drive, train
1. Take the bus from Pokhara to Kathmandubus
2. Drive from Budhanilkantha to Zhangmucar
3. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Lasa North Suburb Coach Station to Shangri-La Countybus
5. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
6. Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Stationbus
2d 21h
¥1,398–1,830

Pokhara Airport (PKR) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

13Weekly Planes

7h 45mAverage Duration

¥1,382Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,947.9 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Pokhara, Nepal and Kunming, China?

Buddha Air Ltd and China Eastern Airlines fly from Pokhara Airport (PKR) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) twice daily.

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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)

8.7Fabulous

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