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How to get fromKunming to PhonsavanBy plane, train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Kunming to Phonsavan by plane, train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Xieng Khouang Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)plane plane KMG - XKH
    6h 52m
    $226–497

  2. Train, Minibus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 51m
    $61–146

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Van Vieng stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Van Vieng station to Phonsavantaxi taxi
    13h 6m
    $179–297

  4. Drive 1,022.7 km

    1. Drive from Kunming to Phonsavancar car 1,022.7 km
    13h 54m
    $184–265

  5. Fly to Sam Neua, Minivan

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Sam Neua (NEU)plane plane KMG - NEU
    2. Take the bus from Xam Nua to Phonsavanbus bus
    15h 28m
    $188–429

  6. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane KMG - LPQ
    2. Take the taxi from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Phonsavantaxi taxi
    8h 20m
    $292–572

  7. Fly to Wattay International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane KMG - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vang Vieng Laos to Phonsavantaxi taxi
    11h 37m
    $232–388

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Phonsavan, Xiangkhoang, Laos?

Lao Airlines, Alpine Air, and three other airlines fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) twice daily.

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