There are 8 ways to get from Vietnam to Kunming by plane, train, bus, car, or subway
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Fly from Da Nang International Airport
best- Fly from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane DAD - KMG
4h 45m¥1,310–1,916Fly from Cat Bi International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane HPH - KMG
2h 56m¥400–2,416Train
- Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain
- Take the train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Caitrain
- Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain
2d 1h¥475–936Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bến xe Miền Đông to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanningtrain
- Take the train from Nanning to Miletrain
- Take the train from Mile to Kunmingtrain
2d 8h¥663–2,033Drive 2,134.7 km
- Drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Kunmingcar 2,134.7 km
29h 24m¥1,804–2,606Fly from Can Tho International Airport
- Fly from Can Tho International Airport (VCA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane VCA - KMG
6h 28m¥810–2,816Fly from Noi Bai International Airport, line 6 subway, line 3 subway
- Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane HAN - KMG
- Take the subway from Airport Center to East Bus Stationsubway
- Take the subway from East Bus Station to Donfeng Squaresubway
4h 32m¥859–1,715Train via Nanning
- Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanningtrain
- Take the train from Nanning to Kunming Southtrain
2d 5h¥812–2,427
Vietnam to Kunming by train and car
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vietnam to Kunming is to train which costs ¥470 - ¥950 and takes 2 days 1h.
The fastest way to get from Vietnam to Kunming is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs ¥400 - ¥2500.
No, there is no direct train from Vietnam to Kunming. However, there are services departing from Ho Chi Minh City and arriving at Kunming via Ha Noi and Hekou North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
The distance between Vietnam and Kunming is 1175 km. The road distance is 2134.7 km.
The best way to get from Vietnam to Kunming without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 8h and costs ¥650 - ¥2100.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Vietnam to Kunming, including transfers.
Vietnam to Kunming train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, depart from Ho Chi Minh City station.
The best way to get from Vietnam to Kunming is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥470 - ¥950 and takes 2 days 1h.
Vietnam to Kunming train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, arrive at Ha Noi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vietnam to Kunming is 2135 km. It takes approximately 29h 24m to drive from Vietnam to Kunming.
What companies run services between Vietnam and Kunming, China?
Vietnam Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ho Chi Minh City to Kunming via Ha Noi, Sapa Lao Cai, and Hekou North in around 2d 1h.
- Website
- vietnamairlines.com
Flights from Da Nang International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Noi Bai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥440–2,000
Flights from Da Nang International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Tan Son Nhat
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,200
Flights from Can Tho International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Noi Bai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–3,200
Flights from Can Tho International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Conson, Tan Son Nhat
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,100
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,600
- Phone
- 19006469
- [email protected]
- Website
- dsvn.vn
Train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noi
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥350–650
- Schedules at
- dsvn.vn
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥400–600
- Bed, air-conditioned
- ¥410–600
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥420–600
Train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Cai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥70–180
- Schedules at
- dsvn.vn
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥100–140
- Bed, air-conditioned
- ¥75–110
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥70–100
Train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noi
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥350–650
- Schedules at
- dsvn.vn
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥400–600
- Bed, air-conditioned
- ¥410–600
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥420–600
- Phone
- 024 38 333 333
- Website
- mailinh.vn
Bus from Bến xe Miền Đông to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥200–260
- Schedules at
- mailinh.vn
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