There are 4 ways to get from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kunming by plane, train, bus, or night bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane BKK - KMG
3h 17m¥807–1,705Train
cheapest- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
25h 3m¥510–1,173Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientianebus
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
30h 8m¥773–1,730Night bus, train
- Take the nightbus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationnightbus
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
29h 47m¥578–1,990
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kunming is to train which costs ¥500 - ¥1200 and takes 25h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kunming is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs ¥800 - ¥1800.
No, there is no direct train from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kunming. However, there are services departing from ARL ท่าอากาศยานสุวรรณภูมิ;Arl Suvarnabhumi Airport and arriving at Dashuying via MRT เพชรบุรี;Mrt Phetchaburi, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Vientiane station and Kunming South station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 3m.
The distance between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Kunming is 1314 km.
The best way to get from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kunming without a car is to train which takes 25h 3m and costs ¥500 - ¥1200.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kunming, including transfers.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kunming train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kunming is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs ¥800 - ¥1800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥500 - ¥1200 and takes 25h 3m.
Kunming is 1h ahead of Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). It is currently 10:24 PM in Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and 11:24 PM in Kunming.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kunming train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Khamsavath Station.
What companies run services between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Thailand and Kunming, China?
Kunming Airlines, Thai Airways International, and two other airlines fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from ARL ท่าอากาศยานสุวรรณภูมิ;Arl Suvarnabhumi Airport to Dashuying via ARL มักกะสัน;Arl Makkasan, MRT เพชรบุรี;Mrt Phetchaburi, MRT บางซื่อ;Mrt Bang Sue, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath Station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, and Kunming South station in around 25h 3m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–2,200
- Website
- airkunming.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥410–2,100
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,900
- Website
- vietnamairlines.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–1,800
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥40–180
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥130–180
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ¥45–55
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ¥105–115
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥440–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥440–600
- First Class
- ¥550–950
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥440–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥440–600
- First Class
- ¥550–950
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥440–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥440–600
- First Class
- ¥550–950
- Phone
- 086 065 5466
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥280–700
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Night bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥110–1,000
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
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