There are 3 ways to get from Vientiane to Kunming by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane VTE - KMG
2h 27m¥777–1,166Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
10h 47m¥460–977Drive 1,199.4 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Kunmingcar 1,199.4 km
16h 59m¥1,450–2,094
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Kunming is to train which costs ¥460 - ¥1000 and takes 10h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Kunming is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs ¥750 - ¥1200.
No, there is no direct train from Vientiane station to Kunming. However, there are services departing from Vientiane station and arriving at Dashuying via Kunming South station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
The distance between Vientiane and Kunming is 819 km. The road distance is 1199.4 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Kunming without a car is to train which takes 10h 47m and costs ¥460 - ¥1000.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Vientiane to Kunming, including transfers.
Vientiane to Kunming train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Kunming is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs ¥750 - ¥1200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥460 - ¥1000 and takes 10h 47m.
Kunming is 1h ahead of Vientiane. It is currently 10:30 PM in Vientiane and 11:30 PM in Kunming.
Vientiane to Kunming train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Kunming South station.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Kunming, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Lao Airlines, and Sichuan Airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Laos - China Railway operates a train from Vientiane station to Kunming South once daily. Tickets cost ¥440–950 and the journey takes 9h 34m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,200
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–2,700
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–4,500
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Kunming is 1199 km. It takes approximately 16h 59m to drive from Vientiane to Kunming.
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