There are 3 ways to get from Vientiane to Kunming Station 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¥797–1,182Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
10h 40m¥482–1,018Drive 1,198.8 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Kunming Stationcar 1,198.8 km
16h 58m¥1,448–2,092
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Kunming Station is to train which costs ¥480 - ¥1100 and takes 10h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Kunming Station is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs ¥750 - ¥1200.
No, there is no direct train from Vientiane station to Kunming Station station. However, there are services departing from Vientiane station and arriving at Kunming Station via Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
The distance between Vientiane and Kunming Station is 822 km. The road distance is 1198.8 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Kunming Station without a car is to train which takes 10h 40m and costs ¥480 - ¥1100.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Vientiane to Kunming Station, including transfers.
Vientiane to Kunming Station train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Kunming Station is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs ¥750 - ¥1200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥480 - ¥1100 and takes 10h 40m.
Kunming Station is 1h ahead of Vientiane. It is currently 2:46 AM in Vientiane and 3:46 AM in Kunming Station.
Vientiane to Kunming Station train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Kunming South station.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Kunming Station, 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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Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Kunming Station is 1199 km. It takes approximately 16h 58m to drive from Vientiane to Kunming Station.
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