There are 3 ways to get from Vientiane to Kunming Airport (KMG) 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
1h 25m¥750–1,200Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
11h 22m¥467–988Drive 1,195.9 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Kunming Airport (KMG)car 1,195.9 km
17h 1m¥1,440–2,080
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Kunming Airport (KMG) is to train which costs ¥460 - ¥1000 and takes 11h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Kunming Airport (KMG) is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs ¥750 - ¥1200.
No, there is no direct train from Vientiane station to Kunming Airport (KMG). However, there are services departing from Vientiane station and arriving at Airport Center via Kunming South station, Dashuying and East Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
The distance between Vientiane and Kunming Airport (KMG) is 793 km. The road distance is 1195.9 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Kunming Airport (KMG) without a car is to train which takes 11h 22m and costs ¥460 - ¥1000.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), including transfers and time at the airport.
Vientiane to Kunming Airport (KMG) train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Kunming Airport (KMG) is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs ¥750 - ¥1200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥460 - ¥1000 and takes 11h 22m.
The quickest flight from Wattay International Airport Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 25m.
Kunming Airport (KMG) is 1h ahead of Vientiane. It is currently 10:10 PM in Vientiane and 11:10 PM in Kunming Airport (KMG).
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Kunming Airport (KMG), 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
- ¥1,300–4,900
- 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
Vientiane to Kunming Airport (KMG) train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Kunming South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Kunming Airport (KMG) is 1196 km. It takes approximately 17h 1m to drive from Vientiane to Kunming Airport (KMG).
Lao Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines offer flights from Wattay International Airport Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport Airport.
There are 268+ hotels available in Kunming Airport (KMG).