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How to get fromKunming to Điện Biên Phủby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Kunming to Điện Biên Phủ by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, Mini Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Nong Khiawbus
    3. Drive from Nong Khiaw to Điện Biên Phủcar
    17h 53m
    $94–193

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Mohanbus
    2. Take the train from Boten station to Oudomxay stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Oudomxay to Dien Bien Bus Stationbus
    22h 38m
    $41–76

  3. Drive 599 km

    1. Drive from Kunming to Điện Biên Phủcar599 km
    7h 7m
    $76–109

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)planeKMG - DIN
    21h 3m
    $101–462

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Oudomxay stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Oudomxay to Dien Bien Bus Stationbus
    18h 45m
    $56–129

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration23h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Điện Biên Phủ, Vietnam?

China Eastern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) 4 times a day.

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