What is the cheapest way to get from Kunming to George Town?

The cheapest way to get from Kunming to George Town is to train and car ferry via Dashuying which costs RM 390 - RM 1000 and takes 2 days 0h.

What is the fastest way to get from Kunming to George Town?

The fastest way to get from Kunming to George Town is to fly which takes 7h 33m and costs RM 400 - RM 1000.

How far is it from Kunming to George Town?

The distance between Kunming and George Town is 2270 km.

How do I travel from Kunming to George Town without a car?

The best way to get from Kunming to George Town without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 45h 12m and costs RM 400 - RM 1100.

How long does it take to get from Kunming to George Town?

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Kunming to George Town, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Kunming to George Town?

The best way to get from Kunming to George Town is to fly which takes 7h 33m and costs RM 400 - RM 1000. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Van, which costs RM 460 - RM 800 and takes 2 days 4h.

Where can I stay near George Town?

There are 2566+ hotels available in George Town.

Kunming to George Town - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Kunming to George Town by plane, train, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane KMG - PEN
7h 33m
RM 406–960
Train, car ferry via Dashuying
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
2. Take the train from Khamsavath station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 134
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain
5. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2d
RM 390–983
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
2. Take the train from Khamsavath station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 134
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besartrain 45
4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain
5. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
45h 12m
RM 403–1,006
Bus, Mini Van
1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
2. Take the bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
2d 4h
RM 467–757
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
2. Take the bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
2d 10h
RM 477–1,492

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

30Weekly Planes

6h 16mAverage Duration

RM 339Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kunming to George Town.

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Distance: 2,270.2 km
Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Kunming, China and George Town, Malaysia?

Malindo Airways, AirAsia, and Thai Airways International fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Ring Road to Komtar Bus Terminal via South Bus Station, Kunming South, Laos Vientiane, Morning Market, Vientiane, Mochit New Van Terminal, จุดขึ้นลง;visual stop, สถานีขนส่งสายใต้ใหม่, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, and Hat Yai in around 2d 4h.

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