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There are 8 ways to get from Kunming to Bokèo by plane, car, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Simao, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Simao (SYM)planeKMG - SYM
    2. Drive from Simao (SYM) to Ban Houayxaycar
    8h 52m
    $226–562

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry
    19h 1m
    $66–156

  3. Train, Local Speedboat, drive

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry
    3. Drive from Pakbeng to Ban Houakhouacar
    16h 50m
    $90–181

  4. Train, Minivan

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus
    21h 54m
    $83–192

  5. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus, Local Bus

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeKMG - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus
    13h 4m
    $124–244

  6. Fly to Lancang Jingmai Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ)planeKMG - JMJ
    2. Drive from Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ) to Ban Houayxaycar
    9h 59m
    $126–442

  7. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)planeKMG - LPQ
    2. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry
    14h 28m
    $162–298

  8. Drive 904.6 km

    1. Drive from Kunming to Ban Houakhouacar904.6 km
    10h 10m
    $162–234

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Simao (SYM) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Bokèo, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Kunming to Bokèo. However, you can take the line 3 subway to East Bus Station, take the line 6 subway to Airport Center, walk to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) airport, fly to Simao (SYM), then drive to Ban Houayxay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kunming Station to Ban Houakhoua via Kunming South, Luang Prabang station, Luang Prabang, and Pakbeng in around 16h 50m.

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