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How to get fromVang Vieng to Kunmingby train, car, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Vang Vieng to Kunming by train, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Kunming Southtrain train
    9h 32m
    ¥406–984

  2. Drive  1,076.5 km

    1. Drive from Vang Vieng to Kunmingcar car 1,076.5 km
    15h 24m
    ¥1,293–1,868

  3. Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus bus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane VTE - KMG
    6h 57m
    ¥923–1,810

  4. Train to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane LPQ - KMG
    5h 50m
    ¥1,037–2,819

  5. Train to Jinghong, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane JHG - KMG
    8h 40m
    ¥1,318–1,978

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket¥831Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 908.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Vang Vieng, Laos and Kunming, China?

Laos - China Railway operates a train from Van Vieng station to Kunming South once daily. Tickets cost ¥380–950 and the journey takes 8h 31m.

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