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

The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Penang is to train and car ferry via Dashuying which costs RM 380 - RM 1000 and takes 2 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kunming to Penang is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs RM 430 - RM 1000.

How far is it from Kunming to Penang?

The distance between Kunming and Penang is 2246 km.

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

The best way to get from Kunming to Penang 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 Penang?

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Kunming to Penang, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Kunming to Penang?

The best way to get from Kunming to Penang is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs RM 430 - RM 1000. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Van, which costs RM 490 - RM 750 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where can I stay near Penang?

There are 2550+ hotels available in Penang.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Kunming to Penang 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
6h 28m
RM 432–958
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 388–982
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 403–1,005
Bus, Mini Van
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 Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
2d 2h
RM 499–742
Bus
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 Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
2d 12h
RM 450–1,553

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

38Weekly Planes

6h 20mAverage Duration

RM 344Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kunming to Penang.

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Distance: 2,246.5 km
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Penang, Malaysia?

Malindo Airways, AirAsia, and Thai Airways International fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 5 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, Vientiane Any Hotels, Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Bangkok, Bus Terminal (South), Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, and Hat Yai in around 2d 2h.

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