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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
    $183–393

  2. Train, Minibus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang Station to Vang Viengtrain train
    3. Take the bus from VangVieng North Bus Station to Phoukham Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 25m
    $75–181

  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 1,022.5 km

    1. Drive from Kunming to Phonsavancar car 1,022.5 km
    13h 50m
    $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
    17h 18m
    $187–407

  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
    $184–405

  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
    $242–357

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661 km
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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

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

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