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How to get fromThailand to Kunmingby plane, bus, train, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Thailand to Kunming by plane, bus, train, or subway

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  1. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane UTH - KMG
    5h 29m
    ¥1,134–3,345

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    25h 25m
    ¥502–1,162

  3. Bus, train via Nong Khai

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus bus
    2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    22h 52m
    ¥605–2,010

  4. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane CNX - KMG
    4h 55m
    ¥961–2,217

  5. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly, line 6 subway, line 3 subway

    1. Take the bus from ก่อนอนุสาวรีย์ประชาธิปไตย;Before Democracy Monument to สนามบินสุวรรณภูมิbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane BKK - KMG
    3. Take the subway from Airport Center to East Bus Stationsubway subway
    4. Take the subway from East Bus Station to Donfeng Squaresubway subway
    6h 7m
    ¥819–5,525

  6. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane DMK - KMG
    5h 36m
    ¥661–2,120

  7. Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane VTE - KMG
    8h 27m
    ¥885–1,732

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    28h 46m
    ¥685–1,256

Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket¥808Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 888.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Thailand and Kunming, China?

Thai Airways International, China Eastern Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ก่อนอนุสาวรีย์ประชาธิปไตย;Before Democracy Monument to Dashuying via ด้านหลังสถานีกลางกรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์;Rear Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath Station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, and Kunming South station in around 25h 25m.

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