What is the cheapest way to get from Kunming to Pakse?

The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Pakse is to bus and night bus which costs $65 - $140 and takes 33h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kunming to Pakse?

The fastest way to get from Kunming to Pakse is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs $130 - $600.

How far is it from Kunming to Pakse?

The distance between Kunming and Pakse is 1176 km. The road distance is 1562.4 km.

How do I travel from Kunming to Pakse without a car?

The best way to get from Kunming to Pakse without a car is to train and bus which takes 21h 58m and costs $100 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Kunming to Pakse?

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Kunming to Pakse, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Kunming to Pakse?

The best way to get from Kunming to Pakse is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 26h 31m.

What is the time difference between Kunming and Pakse?

Pakse is 1h behind Kunming. It is currently 8:57 AM in Kunming and 7:57 AM in Pakse.

Can I drive from Kunming to Pakse?

Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Pakse is 1562 km. It takes approximately 20h 4m to drive from Kunming to Pakse.

Where can I stay near Pakse?

There are 45+ hotels available in Pakse.

Kunming to Pakse - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Kunming to Pakse by plane, train, bus, night 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 Pakse International Airport (PKZ)plane KMG - PKZ
7h 11m
$134–555
Bus, night bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
2. Take the night bus from Vientiane to Paksenightbus
33h 22m
$69–136
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Paksebus
21h 58m
$100–204
Drive 1,562.4 km
1. Drive from Kunming to Paksecar 1,562.4 km
20h 4m
$280–405
Train, bus via Dashuying
1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Paksebus
23h 39m
$91–208
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
2. Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Paksebus
26h 31m
$73–149

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Pakse International Airport (PKZ) flights

17Weekly Planes

5h 33mAverage Duration

$125Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kunming to Pakse.

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Distance: 1,175.9 km
Duration: 7h 11m

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

Lao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Pakse International Airport (PKZ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Ring Road to Pakse via South Bus Station, Kunming South, Laos Vientiane, and Vientiane Southern Bus Station in around 26h 31m.

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