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There are 8 ways to get from Vietnam to Kunming by plane, train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly from Da Nang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane DAD - KMG
    4h 45m
    ¥1,210–1,916

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain train
    2. Take the train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Caitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain train
    2d 1h
    ¥474–935

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bến xe Miền Đông to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanningtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nanning to Miletrain train
    4. Take the train from Mile to Kunmingtrain train
    2d 8h
    ¥663–2,033

  4. Drive  2,134.7 km

    1. Drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Kunmingcar car 2,134.7 km
    29h 24m
    ¥1,802–2,603

  5. Fly from Cat Bi International Airport

    1. Fly from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane HPH - KMG
    2h 56m
    ¥1,610–1,916

  6. Fly from Can Tho International Airport

    1. Fly from Can Tho International Airport (VCA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane VCA - KMG
    6h 28m
    ¥810–2,716

  7. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport, line 6 subway, line 3 subway

    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane HAN - KMG
    2. Take the subway from Airport Center to East Bus Stationsubway subway
    3. Take the subway from East Bus Station to Donfeng Squaresubway subway
    4h 32m
    ¥859–1,715

  8. Train via Nanning

    1. Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain train
    2. Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanningtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nanning to Kunming Southtrain train
    2d 5h
    ¥811–2,426

Vietnam to Kunming by train and car

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket¥474Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,174.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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.

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