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How to get fromKunming to savannakhetby plane, train, bus, car or night bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kunming to savannakhet by plane, train, bus, car, or night bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK)planeKMG - ZVK
    8h 37m
    $112–474

  2. Bus, Mini Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
    2. Take the bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Udonthanibus
    3. Take the bus from Udonthani Terminal to Kalasin Bus Terminalbus
    4. Take the bus from Kalasin to Mukdahanbus
    26h 6m
    $56–101

  3. Train, Local Bus, Mini Bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Nong Khai Bus Station to Udonthanibus
    3. Take the bus from Udonthani Terminal to Kalasin Bus Terminalbus
    4. Take the bus from Kalasin to Mukdahanbus
    20h 30m

  4. Drive 1,353.1 km

    1. Drive from Kunming to savannakhetcar1,353.1 km
    17h 10m
    $243–351

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus
    26h 29m
    $87–162

  6. Bus, night bus

    1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
    2. Take the night bus from Vientiane to Savannakhet Laosnightbus
    28h 22m
    $64–114

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kunming, China and savannakhet, Laos?

Lao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Sichuan Airlines fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Ring Road to Mukdahan via South Bus Station, Kunming South, Laos Vientiane, Central Bus Station Vientiane, Udonthani Terminal, Kalasin Bus Terminal, and Kalasin in around 26h 6m.

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