There are 3 ways to get from Louangphabang (State) to Kunming by plane, train, or car
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Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Louangphabang (State) to Kunming is to train which costs ¥380 - ¥900 and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Louangphabang (State) to Kunming is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs ¥700 - ¥2000.
The distance between Louangphabang (State) and Kunming is 613 km. The road distance is 898.6 km.
The best way to get from Louangphabang (State) to Kunming without a car is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs ¥380 - ¥900.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Louangphabang (State) to Kunming, including transfers.
The best way to get from Louangphabang (State) to Kunming is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs ¥700 - ¥2000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥380 - ¥900 and takes 8h 46m.
Kunming is 1h ahead of Louangphabang (State). It is currently 1:42 PM in Louangphabang (State) and 2:42 PM in Kunming.
Yes, the driving distance between Louangphabang (State) to Kunming is 899 km. It takes approximately 12h 53m to drive from Louangphabang (State) to Kunming.
There are 220+ hotels available in Kunming.
What companies run services between Louangphabang (State), Laos and Kunming, China?
China Eastern Airlines flies from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) 3 times a week. Alternatively, Laos - China Railway operates a train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming South once daily. Tickets cost ¥360–850 and the journey takes 7h 37m.
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- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥650–1,400
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥360–850
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥360–550
- First Class
- ¥500–850
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