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How to get fromSiem Reap to Kunmingby bus, plane, train, or night bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Siem Reap to Kunming by bus, plane, train, or night bus

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Siem Reap Town to Siem Reap Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Siem Reap (SAI) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane SAI - KMG
    6h 42m
    ¥1,060–3,275

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Siem Reap 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
    31h 30m
    ¥584–1,795

  3. Bus, train via Boten station

    1. Take the bus from Siem Reap 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
    35h 27m
    ¥788–2,027

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from SRL Siem Reap to SRL Paksebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pakse to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain train
    36h 41m
    ¥965–2,656

  5. Bus, night bus, train

    1. Take the bus from SRL Siem Reap to SRL Paksebus bus
    2. Take the nightbus from Pakse to Vientianenightbus night bus
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    41h 40m
    ¥897–2,398

Siem Reap (SAI) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,025Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,382 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Siem Reap, Cambodia and Kunming, China?

There is no direct connection from Siem Reap to Kunming. However, you can take the bus to Siem Reap Airport, walk to Siem Reap (SAI) 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 Siem Reap 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 31h 30m.

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