There are 4 ways to get from Kunming to Phonsavan by plane, train, taxi, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)KMG - XKH
6h 14m$90–398Train, Minibus
cheapest- Take the train from Kunming South to Van Vieng station
- Take the bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Station
19h 51m$65–126Train, taxi
- Take the train from Kunming South to Van Vieng station
- Take the taxi from Van Vieng station to Phonsavan
13h 6m$184–277Drive 1,022.7 km
- Drive from Kunming to Phonsavan1,022.7 km
13h 53m$184–265
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Phonsavan is to train and Minibus which costs $65 - $130 and takes 19h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Phonsavan is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $90 - $400.
The distance between Kunming and Phonsavan is 659 km. The road distance is 1022.7 km.
The best way to get from Kunming to Phonsavan without a car is to train and taxi which takes 13h 6m and costs $180 - $280.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Kunming to Phonsavan, including transfers.
Phonsavan is 1h behind Kunming. It is currently 5:54 PM in Kunming and 4:54 PM in Phonsavan.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Phonsavan is 1023 km. It takes approximately 13h 53m to drive from Kunming to Phonsavan.
There are six+ hotels available in Phonsavan.
What companies run services between Kunming, China and Phonsavan, Xiangkhoang, Laos?
Lao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Alpine Air fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) twice daily.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Xieng Khouang Airport via Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–390
- Website
- alpine-air.com
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Xieng Khouang Airport via Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Kunming South to Van Vieng station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $60–80
- First Class
- $80–120
Bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5
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