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How to get fromVietnam to Kunmingby plane, bus, train, car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Vietnam to Kunming by plane, bus, train, 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
    ¥1,010–2,116

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Caitrain train
    2. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain train Hekou North
    14h 23m
    ¥123–312

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Noi Bai International Airport to HK Buslines, Sapabus bus
    2. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain train Hekou North
    13h 59m
    ¥207–308

  4. Drive  695.7 km

    1. Drive from Hanoi to Kunmingcar car 695.7 km
    7h 42m
    ¥587–848

  5. Fly from Can Tho International Airport

    1. Fly from Can Tho International Airport (VCA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane VCA - KMG
    8h 33m
    ¥860–2,716

  6. 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
    ¥859–1,815

  7. Bus, train via Yunnan Mengzi

    1. Take the bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapabus bus
    2. Take the train from Hekou North to Mengzitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Yunnan Mengzi to Kunming Eastbus bus
    15h 26m
    ¥247–466

Vietnam to Kunming by train and car

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket¥123Cheapest 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 three 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 Ha Noi to Kunming via Sapa Lao Cai and Hekou North in around 14h 23m.

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