There are 3 ways to get from Vientiane to Kunming by plane, train, or car
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Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Kunming is to train which costs ¥460 - ¥1000 and takes 11h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Kunming is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs ¥850 - ¥1700.
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 11h 59m.
The distance between Vientiane and Kunming is 819 km. The road distance is 1197.9 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Kunming without a car is to train which takes 11h 59m 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 ¥850 - ¥1700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥460 - ¥1000 and takes 11h 59m.
Kunming is 1h ahead of Vientiane. It is currently 9:17 AM in Vientiane and 10:17 AM 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 and Lao 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 ¥430–950 and the journey takes 9h 34m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
- 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
- ¥850–1,900
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥430–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥430–600
- First Class
- ¥550–950
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Kunming is 1198 km. It takes approximately 16h 57m to drive from Vientiane to Kunming.
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