How to get fromDon Mueang to Kunmingby plane, train, bus, taxi, night bus, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Don Mueang to Kunming by plane, train, bus, taxi, night bus, or subway

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Fly from Don Mueang International Airport
best
1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane DMK - KMG
3h 17m
¥671–2,068
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Don Mueang to Khamsavath Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
23h 12m
¥500–1,149
Bus, taxi, train
1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Khongbus
2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus
3. Take the taxi from Oudomxay to Boten stationtaxi
4. Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain
30h 1m
¥841–1,738
Night bus, train
1. Take the nightbus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationnightbus
2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
28h 29m
¥565–1,985
Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport, line 6 subway, line 3 subway
1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane BKK - KMG
2. Take the subway from Airport Center to East Bus Stationsubway
3. Take the subway from East Bus Station to Donfeng Squaresubway
5h 53m
¥813–5,521

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

7Weekly Planes

2h 15mAverage Duration

¥664Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,293.4 km
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Don Mueang, Thailand and Kunming, China?

Thai AirAsia flies from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Don Mueang to Dashuying via Khamsavath Station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, and Kunming South station in around 23h 12m.

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Kunming(opens in a new window), China(opens in a new window)

Kunming, also known as Yunnan-Fu, is the capital and largest city of Yunnan province, China. It is the political, economic, communications and cultural centre of the province as well as the seat of the provincial government. The city was of great significance during World War II as a Chinese military center, American air base, and transport terminus for the Burma Road. In the middle of the Yunnan–Guizhou Plateau, Kunming is at an altitude of 1900 m above sea level and a latitude just north of the Tropic of Cancer. The city is the fourth most populous city in Western China, after Chongqing, Chengdu, and Xi'an, as well as the third most populous city in Southwestern China after Chongqing and Chengdu. As of 2020 census, Kunming had a total population of 8,460,088 inhabitants, of whom 5,604,310 lived in its built-up (or metro) area made of all urban districts but Jinning, not conurbated yet. It is at the northern edge of Dian Lake, surrounded by temples and lake-and-limestone hill landscapes.

Things to do in Kunming

Kingdom of the Little People(Opens in a new window)

The Dwarf Empire (Chinese: ) is a theme park near Kunming, China that features comic performances by people with dwarfism. Locals and supporters of the park claim that it provides employment to people who would otherwise be unable to find work, but it has been criticized by western culture, for treating dwarfism as a humorous condition.

Places to stay in Kunming

Sofitel Kunming(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Kunming Upland International Youth Hostel ,near the city center ,2 mins walk to the subway, 2 mins walk to the Green Lake, Close to Yuan tong Temple, Old street, Yunnan University, convenient payment and visa cards are accepted(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

The Cloudland International Youth Hostel, Close to the city center,10 min walks to the subway, Close to the night market, old street, green lake, English-speaking service, free Activity convenient payment and visa cards are accepted(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Grand Park Kunming(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous