There are 4 ways to get from Kunming Station to Vientiane by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane KMG - VTE
4h 39m$125–245Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
15h 20m$41–91Train
- Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
11h 7m$71–150Drive 1,196 km
- Drive from Kunming Station to Vientianecar 1,196 km
16h 55m$215–310
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kunming Station to Vientiane is to bus which costs $40 - $95 and takes 15h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming Station to Vientiane is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $120 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from Kunming Station to Vientiane. However, there are services departing from Kunming South and arriving at Laos Vientiane via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Kunming Station station to Vientiane station. However, there are services departing from Kunming Station and arriving at Vientiane station via Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
The distance between Kunming Station and Vientiane is 823 km. The road distance is 1196 km.
The best way to get from Kunming Station to Vientiane without a car is to train which takes 11h 7m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Kunming Station to Vientiane, including transfers.
Kunming Station to Vientiane bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Kunming South station.
Kunming Station to Vientiane train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Kunming South station.
The best way to get from Kunming Station to Vientiane is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs $120 - $250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 11h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 15h 20m.
What companies run services between Kunming Station, China and Vientiane, Laos?
China Eastern Airlines and Lao Airlines fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Laos - China Railway operates a train from Kunming South to Vientiane station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 9h 36m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Kunming South to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $65–90
- First Class
- $85–140
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–88
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- $40–60
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Booking & Getting There
Kunming Station to Vientiane bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Laos Vientiane station.
Vientiane is 1h behind Kunming Station. It is currently 16:21 in Kunming Station and 15:21 in Vientiane.
Kunming Station to Vientiane train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Vientiane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming Station to Vientiane is 1196 km. It takes approximately 16h 55m to drive from Kunming Station to Vientiane.
There are 293+ hotels available in Vientiane.