There are 2 ways to get from Alor Setar to Kunming by plane or train
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Fly
best- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane AOR - KMG
7h 20m¥1,358–3,974Train
cheapest- Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
43h 22m¥591–1,556
Alor Setar (AOR) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alor Setar to Kunming is to train which costs ¥550 - ¥1600 and takes 43h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Alor Setar to Kunming is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs ¥1300 - ¥4000.
No, there is no direct train from Alor Setar to Kunming. However, there are services departing from Alor Setar and arriving at Dashuying via Padang Besar, Hat Yai, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Vientiane station and Kunming South station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 22m.
The distance between Alor Setar and Kunming is 2158 km.
The best way to get from Alor Setar to Kunming without a car is to train which takes 43h 22m and costs ¥550 - ¥1600.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Alor Setar to Kunming, including transfers.
Alor Setar to Kunming train services, operated by KTM Komuter, depart from Alor Setar station.
The best way to get from Alor Setar to Kunming is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs ¥1300 - ¥4000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥550 - ¥1600 and takes 43h 22m.
Alor Setar to Kunming train services, operated by KTM Komuter, arrive at Padang Besar station.
There are 266+ hotels available in Kunming.
What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Kunming, China?
AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alor Setar to Dashuying via Padang Besar, Hat Yai, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath Station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, and Kunming South station in around 43h 22m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,900
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,600
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Kunming Changshui International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,100
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Alor Setar to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥28–40
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3–180
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥120–180
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ¥19–24
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥3–4
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ¥51–56
Train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥60–180
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥120–180
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ¥60–75
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥65–85
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ¥135–150
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥40–180
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥120–180
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ¥45–55
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ¥105–115
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥440–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥440–600
- First Class
- ¥550–950
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