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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bangkok to Kunming

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Transport providers

Airlines

Vietnam Airlines

Website:
vietnamairlines.com/
Plane from Bangkok International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$347.83

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Bangkok International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$141.30

Thai AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Don Mueang International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$206.52

Thai Airways International

Website:
thaiairways.com/
Plane from Bangkok International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$260.87

Kunming Airlines

Website:
airkunming.com/
Plane from Bangkok International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$217.39

Lucky Air Co. Ltd.

Website:
luckyair.net/
Plane from Bangkok International Airport to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$195.65

Train operators

State Railway of Thailand

Phone:
1690
Website:
dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.43–$43.48

Laos - China Railway

Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$119.57

Kunming Rail Transit

Train from East Bus Station to Donfeng
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.26–$0.98

Bus operators

The Transport Company

Phone:
1490
Website:
tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane
Ave. Duration:
15h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$29.35

Nakhonchai Air

Phone:
1624
Website:
nakhonchaiair.com/view/
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Udonthani
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$11.96–$23.00

Vientiane Capital Bus Enterprise

Phone:
+856305351495
Website:
facebook.com/VientianeCity2Bus/
Bus from Udonthani to Central
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.00

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Kunming?

The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Kunming is to train which costs $36.96 - $184.78 and takes 23h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bangkok to Kunming?

The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Kunming is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $70.65 - $206.52 .

How far is it from Bangkok to Kunming?

The distance between Bangkok and Kunming is 1343 km. The road distance is 1668.8 km.

How do I travel from Bangkok to Kunming without a car?

The best way to get from Bangkok to Kunming without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h 1m and costs $47.83 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Kunming?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Bangkok to Kunming, including transfers.

Train or fly from Bangkok to Kunming?

The best way to get from Bangkok to Kunming is to train which takes 23h 20m and costs $36.96 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70.65 - $206.52 and takes 5h 16m.

What is the time difference between Bangkok and Kunming?

Kunming is 1h ahead of Bangkok. It is currently 21:38 in Bangkok and 22:38 in Kunming.

Can I drive from Bangkok to Kunming?

Yes, the driving distance between Bangkok to Kunming is 1669 km. It takes approximately 22h 9m to drive from Bangkok to Kunming.

Where can I stay near Kunming?

There are 173+ hotels available in Kunming. Prices start at $11.20 per night.
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