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How to get fromKunming to Vang Viengby train, car, plane, bus or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kunming to Vang Vieng by train, car, plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Van Vieng stationtrain
    9h 50m
    $67–131

  2. Drive 1,076 km

    1. Drive from Kunming to Vang Viengcar1,076 km
    15h 23m
    $193–279

  3. Fly to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)planeKMG - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
    7h 46m
    $101–197

  4. Fly to Xieng Khouang Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)planeKMG - XKH
    2. Take the taxi from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Vang Viengtaxi
    9h 29m
    $206–542

  5. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)planeKMG - LPQ
    2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Van Vieng stationtrain
    6h 43m
    $134–290

  6. Fly to Jinghong, train

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Jinghong (JHG)planeKMG - JHG
    2. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Van Vieng stationtrain
    9h 26m
    $234–481

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Vang Vieng, Laos?

Laos - China Railway operates a train from Kunming South to Van Vieng station once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 8h 33m.

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