Luang Prabang to Kunming

Luang Prabang to Kunming

Luang Prabang
Kunming
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Luang Prabang to Kunming, Train Second Class, Laos Group Tour, Oct 21, 2025
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Luang Prabang to Kunming Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Train
Laos Railway by Naluang
Second Class Reserved Seats
07:30
18:34
$73.56
Train
Laos Group Tour
Second Class
08:57
17:37
$73.00
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
09:35
11:30
$228.02
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
09:55
08:50
$242.81
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
11:20
08:50
$251.98
Flight
Thai Airways
Economy
12:15
13:05
$323.27
Flight
Thai Airways
Economy
12:45
13:00
$297.87
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
13:15
12:00
$381.00
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
13:45
14:55
$538.59
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
14:35
10:25
$176.65
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
16:05
01:00
$321.96
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
16:40
12:00
$199.16
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
17:20
19:15
$292.10
Flight
Vietnam Airlines
Economy
19:30
19:15
$375.23

How to get from Luang Prabang to Kunming

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 234.83 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi+train which will set you back mere USD 81.02.

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

It can take you anywhere between 6 and 23 hours to travel between Luang Prabang and Kunming depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Luang Prabang and Kunming. Flight will bring you to your destination in 5h 30m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 22h 50m to reach Kunming.

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

Travelling between Luang Prabang and Kunming can be as cheap as USD 81.02 if you opt for a Laos Railway by Naluang taxi+train and as expensive as USD 234.83 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 Luang Prabang and Kunming ?

  • 4 by taxi+Train from Luang Prabang to Kunming starting from 07:30 Luang Prabang Transfer until 11:00 Luang Prabang Transfer
  • 3 by flight from Luang Prabang to Kunming starting from 10:00 Luang Prabang Airport until 10:00 Luang Prabang Airport

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

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 Luang Prabang to Kunming?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 52% chosen taxi+Train
  • 48% took a train

Transportation from Luang Prabang to Kunming

Facts about the transport from Luang Prabang to Kunming

Cheapest Transport$80
Fastest Transport5h 30m
Earliest Departure7:30 AM
Latest Departure1:35 PM
Departures per day7
Distance4676 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChina Eastern Airlines, Lao Airlines, Laos Luxury Travel, Laos Railway by Naluang