There are 4 ways to get from Muang Xay to Kunming by train, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Oudomxay station to Kunming South
7h 45m¥324–744Drive 786.1 km
- Drive from Muang Xay to Kunming786.1 km
8h 25m¥1,000–1,445Train to Jinghong, fly
- Take the train from Oudomxay station to Xishuangbanna Station
- Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)JHG - KMG
6h 37m¥1,515–2,816Train to Luang Prabang International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Oudomxay station to Luang Prabang station
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)LPQ - KMG
5h 22m¥776–2,073
Jinghong (JHG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Muang Xay to Kunming is to train which costs ¥320 - ¥750 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Muang Xay to Kunming is to train and fly which takes 5h 22m and costs ¥750 - ¥2100.
No, there is no direct train from Muang Xay station to Kunming. However, there are services departing from Oudomxay station and arriving at Dashuying via Kunming South station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Muang Xay and Kunming is 687 km. The road distance is 786.1 km.
The best way to get from Muang Xay to Kunming without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs ¥320 - ¥750.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Muang Xay to Kunming, including transfers.
Muang Xay to Kunming train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Oudomxay station.
Kunming is 1h ahead of Muang Xay. It is currently 3:26 PM in Muang Xay and 4:26 PM in Kunming.
Muang Xay to Kunming train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Kunming South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Muang Xay to Kunming is 786 km. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Muang Xay to Kunming.
What companies run services between Muang Xay, Laos and Kunming, China?
Laos - China Railway operates a train from Oudomxay station to Kunming South once daily. Tickets cost ¥320–750 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
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- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Jinghong to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–3,900
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
- luckyair.net
Flights from Jinghong to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥390–2,700
- Website
- ceair.com
Flights from Jinghong to Kunming Changshui International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–3,000
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Oudomxay station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥320–750
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥320–480
- First Class
- ¥440–750
Train from Oudomxay station to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥110–210
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥111–116
- First Class
- ¥180–210
Train from Oudomxay station to Luang Prabang station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥54–140
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥54–57
- First Class
- ¥85–140
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