Kunming to Luang Prabang

Kunming to Luang Prabang

Kunming
Luang Prabang
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Kunming to Luang Prabang Destination Reviews

JH
Jacob H
Kunming Railway Station could do with a bit more english on its vital signs, especially relating to its international trains and ticketing.
Kunming to Luang Prabang, Train #D86 First Class Seat, China Railway (中国铁路), Oct 26, 2025
KS
Kazuki S
Very smooth procedure of ticketing.
Kunming to Luang Prabang, Train #D87 Second Class Seat, China Railway (中国铁路), May 20, 2025
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Kunming to Luang Prabang Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
07:40
15:15
$359.77
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
08:08
15:54
$65.85
  4.7
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
08:55
10:15
$155.38
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
10:50
12:50
$244.62
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
11:20
19:07
$65.85
  4.7
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
12:25
13:55
$172.65
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
13:40
12:50
$266.45
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
14:05
12:50
$265.88
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
14:25
17:20
$467.30
Flight
Thai Airways
Economy
15:20
13:20
$229.62
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
15:50
13:05
$247.46
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
17:10
12:50
$265.30
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
19:25
13:20
$273.93
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
20:40
13:20
$273.93
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
23:00
13:20
$329.18

How to get from Kunming to Luang Prabang

Travelling between Kunming and Luang Prabang is possible by Flight and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 265.83 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 68.36.

How long does it take to get from Kunming to Luang Prabang?

It can take you anywhere between 8 and 26 hours to travel between Kunming and Luang Prabang depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Kunming and Luang Prabang. Train will bring you to your destination in 7h 46m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 1h 5m to reach Luang Prabang.

How much does it cost to get from Kunming to Luang Prabang?

Travelling between Kunming and Luang Prabang can be as cheap as USD 68.36 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 265.83 if you buy a China Eastern Airlines, Lao Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Kunming and Luang Prabang ?

  • 8 from Kunming to Luang Prabang starting from 08:08 Kunming South until 11:20 Kunming South
  • 3 by flight from Kunming to Luang Prabang starting from 12:00 Kunming Airport until 16:00 Kunming Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kunming to Luang Prabang.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Kunming to Luang Prabang?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train

Transportation from Kunming to Luang Prabang

Facts about the transport from Kunming to Luang Prabang

Cheapest Transport$69
Fastest Transport7h 46m
Earliest Departure8:08 утра
Latest Departure4:00 дня
Departures per day11
Distance389 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChina Eastern Airlines, China Railway, HK INT, Lao Airlines