What is the cheapest way to get from Kunming to Ho Chi Minh?

The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Ho Chi Minh is to fly which costs $100 - $200 and takes 6h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kunming to Ho Chi Minh?

The fastest way to get from Kunming to Ho Chi Minh is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $100 - $200.

Is there a direct train between Kunming and Ho Chi Minh?

No, there is no direct train from Kunming station to Ho Chi Minh. However, there are services departing from Kunming Station and arriving at Ho Chi Minh City via Kunming South, Nanning, Hanoi Gia Lam Station and Ha Noi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 18m.

How far is it from Kunming to Ho Chi Minh?

The distance between Kunming and Ho Chi Minh is 1664 km. The road distance is 2155.8 km.

How do I travel from Kunming to Ho Chi Minh without a car?

The best way to get from Kunming to Ho Chi Minh without a car is to bus which takes 47h 47m and costs $140 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Kunming to Ho Chi Minh?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Kunming to Ho Chi Minh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kunming to Ho Chi Minh train from?

Kunming to Ho Chi Minh train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Kunming South station.

Train, bus or fly from Kunming to Ho Chi Minh?

The best way to get from Kunming to Ho Chi Minh is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $100 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 28h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $200 and takes 47h 47m.

Where does the Kunming to Ho Chi Minh train arrive?

Kunming to Ho Chi Minh train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Nanning station.

Can I drive from Kunming to Ho Chi Minh?

Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Ho Chi Minh is 2156 km. It takes approximately 29h 2m to drive from Kunming to Ho Chi Minh.

Where can I stay near Ho Chi Minh?

There are 5196+ hotels available in Ho Chi Minh.

Kunming to Ho Chi Minh - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Kunming to Ho Chi Minh by plane, train, bus, or car

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 Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)KMG - SGN
6h 21m
$103–194
Train
1. Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou North
2. Take the train from Sapa Lao Cai to Ha Noi
3. Take the train from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh City
28h 25m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientiane
2. Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Phnom Penh
3. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express
47h 47m
$148–192
Drive 2,155.8 km
1. Drive from Kunming to Ho Chi Minh2,155.8 km
29h 2m
$272–393
Train via Nanning
1. Take the train from Kunming South to Nanning
2. Take the train from Nanning to Hanoi Gia Lam Station
3. Take the train from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh City
33h 18m
$103–271
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou North
2. Take the bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Hoan Kiem
3. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Bến xe Miền Đông
2d 5h

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) flights

15Weekly Planes

4h 38mAverage Duration

$89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,664.3 km
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam?

China Eastern Airlines and Vietnam Airlines fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kunming Station to Ho Chi Minh City via Hekou North, Sapa Lao Cai, and Ha Noi in around 28h 25m.

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