Vientiane to Kunming

Vientiane to Kunming

Vientiane
Kunming
Fri, May 24
One Way
NaN Passengers

Best Options

 
$91
 
 
$173

Other Options

Vientiane to Kunming Schedule

Vientiane to Kunming Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Laos Railway by Soutchai Second Class Seat 06:30 - 17:00LAK 2,218,118
Laos Railway by RG Adventure Second Class Seat 08:08 - 18:34LAK 1,914,376
Sichuan Airlines Economy #3U371410:25 - 13:05LAK 3,298,911
China Eastern Airlines Economy 13:05 - 18:40LAK 3,640,178
China Southern Airlines Economy 19:10 - 01:15LAK 6,619,044
Thai Airways Economy 20:30 - 19:35LAK 7,446,349
China Eastern Airlines Economy 23:20 - 12:50LAK 6,358,936

Transportation from Vientiane to Kunming

Facts about the transport from Vientiane to Kunming

Cheapest Transport$91
Fastest Transport1h 25m
Earliest Departure6:30 AM
Latest Departure9:50 PM
Departures per day7
Distance475 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChina Eastern Airlines, Lao Airlines, Laos Railway by RG Adventure, Laos Railway by Soutchai, Sichuan Airlines

How to get from Vientiane to Kunming

When you want to get from Vientiane to Kunming, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Train
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Taxi+train ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi+Train ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 172.15. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 90.56.

How far is Vientiane from Kunming?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Vientiane to Kunming. Your trip will be a total of 296 miles (475 km). The flying distance is 749 miles (1205 km).

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

The travel time from Vientiane to Kunming can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 10 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Vientiane to Kunming?

The cost of the trip from Vientiane to Kunming varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Laos Railway by RG Adventure (RG Adventure): travelling by train expect to pay as low as USD 90.56 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi+Train - a one-way taxi+Train ticket can cost as much as USD 172.15.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Vientiane to Kunming:

  • Train tickets - USD 90.56 to USD 90.56;
  • taxi+Train price: USD 103.95 - USD 172.15. From Vientiane to Kunming starting from 06:30 Vientiane Transfer until 06:30 Vientiane Transfer
  • Plane tickets - USD 127.79 to USD 137.24;

How many trips per day are there between Vientiane and Kunming?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Flights from Vientiane to Kunming depart during the day - there are approximately 4 departures a day.
  • 2 by taxi+Train from Vientiane to Kunming starting from 06:30 Vientiane Transfer until 06:30 Vientiane Transfer
  • Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 1 trains per day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Vientiane to Kunming. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 127.79.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Vientiane to Kunming

China Eastern Airlines, Lao Airlines, Sichuan Airlines

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Vientiane to Kunming

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Vientiane to Kunming? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 67% users enjoyed a train ride.
  • 33% chosen taxi+Train