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How to get fromTaiping to Kunmingby train, car ferry, plane, bus, car, or night bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Taiping to Kunming by train, car ferry, plane, bus, car, or night bus

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  1. Train, car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Taiping to Butterworthtrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane PEN - KMG
    11h 44m
    ¥1,019–1,673

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kamunting to Pasir Masbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2d 4h
    ¥650–1,508

  3. Train, drive, bus, night bus

    1. Take the train from Taiping to Bukit Mertajamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Bukit Ketritrain train
    3. Drive from Bukit Ketri to Satuncar car
    4. Take the bus from Satun to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the night bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationnightbus night bus
    6. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2d 9h
    ¥837–3,773

  4. Train to Ipoh, fly

    1. Take the train from Taiping to Ipohtrain train
    2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane IPH - KMG
    13h 1m
    ¥1,310–4,354

  5. Train, train to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the train from Taiping to Bukit Mertajamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Anak Bukittrain train
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane AOR - KMG
    11h 50m
    ¥1,280–3,954

  6. Train, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Taiping to Kl Sentraltrain train
    2. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train train
    3. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane KUL - KMG
    11h 18m
    ¥730–1,915

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket¥969Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,355.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 44m

What companies run services between Taiping, Malaysia and Kunming, China?

There is no direct connection from Taiping to Kunming. However, you can take the train to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, walk to Weld Quay, take the bus to Penang Airport, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) 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 Taiping/Sempang to Dashuying via Kamunting, Pasir Mas, Sungai Kolok, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath Station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, and Kunming South station in around 2d 4h.

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