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

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There are 6 ways to get from Siem Reap to Kunming by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to Siem Reap, 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 22m
    ¥1,361–2,076

  2. Bus, train via Bangkok

    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
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    31h 30m
    ¥597–1,824

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from SRL Siem Reap to SRL Paksebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pakse to Vientiane Southern Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    32h 39m
    ¥929–2,447

  4. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Siem Reap to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane BKK - KMG
    13h 24m
    ¥889–2,348

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from SRL Siem Reap to SRL Paksebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chitpasong Bus Station, Pakse to Vientiane Southern Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    33h 47m
    ¥939–2,487

  6. Bus, train #3

    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 16m
    ¥1,017–2,720

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

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,049Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,382 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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, สถานีขนส่งหมอชิต 2, ด้านหลังสถานีกลางกรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์;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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