Facts about the transport from Kunming to Vientiane
| Cheapest Transport | $88 |
| Fastest Transport | 5h 25m |
| Earliest Departure | 8:08 AM |
| Latest Departure | 3:20 PM |
| Departures per day | 4 |
| Distance | 483 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | China Railway, Thai Airways |
Kunming to Vientiane
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Kunming to Vientiane Schedule
| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flight | Lucky Air | Economy | 06:55 | 21:30 | $193.04 | |
Flight | China Southern Airlines | Economy | 07:25 | 18:45 | $168.51 | |
Train | China Railway | Second Class Seat | 08:08 | 17:44 | $85.27 | |
Flight | China Eastern Airlines | Economy | 08:30 | 10:10 | $191.09 | |
Flight | China Eastern Airlines | Economy | 08:50 | 10:35 | $187.04 | |
Flight | China Eastern Airlines | Economy | 10:30 | 23:20 | $308.20 | |
Flight | Lao Airlines | Economy | 10:50 | 12:30 | $145.23 | |
Train | China Railway | Second Class Seat | 11:20 | 20:59 | $85.27 | |
Flight | China Southern Airlines | Economy | 11:50 | 19:25 | $153.02 | |
Flight | Hainan Airlines | Economy | 12:10 | 21:35 | $365.54 | |
Flight | China Eastern Airlines | Economy | 13:40 | 15:20 | $191.09 | |
Flight | China Eastern Airlines | Economy | 14:05 | 15:50 | $187.04 | |
Flight | China Eastern Airlines | Economy | 14:30 | 01:05 | $529.46 | |
Flight | China Southern Airlines | Economy | 15:00 | 19:25 | $153.02 | |
Flight | Thai Airways | Economy | 15:20 | 20:45 | $261.74 | |
Flight | China Eastern Airlines | Economy | 15:50 | 17:35 | $184.72 | |
Flight | China Eastern Airlines | Economy | 16:25 | 23:20 | $307.86 | |
Flight | China Eastern Airlines | Economy | 17:00 | 23:20 | $1,920.39 | |
Flight | China Southern Airlines | Economy | 17:40 | 18:45 | $322.37 | |
Flight | China Eastern Airlines | Economy | 18:10 | 00:59 | $195.43 |
How to get from Kunming to Vientiane
Travelling between Kunming and Vientiane is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 135.54 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 87.79.
How long does it take to get from Kunming to Vientiane?
It can take you anywhere between 6 and 10 hours to travel between Kunming and Vientiane depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kunming and Vientiane. Flight will bring you to your destination in 5h 25m. Train does a much slower job and take about 9h 39m to reach Vientiane.
How much does it cost to get from Kunming to Vientiane?
Travelling between Kunming and Vientiane can be as cheap as USD 87.79 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 135.54 if you buy a China Railway (中国铁路) Train 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 Vientiane ?
- 4 from Kunming to Vientiane starting from 08:08 Kunming South until 11:20 Kunming South
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kunming to Vientiane.
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 Vientiane?
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 Vientiane
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Trains$ 87.79
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Flights$ 376.82
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Buses are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available