How to get fromIpoh to Kunmingby plane, train, bus, or night bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Ipoh to Kunming by plane, train, bus, or night bus

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Fly
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1. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane IPH - KMG
9h 2m
¥1,271–4,073
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ipoh to Hat Yaitrain Ets
2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
47h 18m
¥574–1,414
Bus, night bus, train
1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Pasir Masbus
2. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the nightbus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationnightbus
4. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
2d 5h
¥826–4,052

Ipoh (IPH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

17Weekly Planes

9h 59mAverage Duration

¥1,264Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,317.1 km
Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Kunming, China?

AirAsia, Scoot Tigerair, and China Eastern Airlines fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ipoh to Dashuying via Hat Yai, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath Station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, and Kunming South station in around 47h 18m.

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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