Kunming to Vientiane

Kunming to Vientiane

Kunming
Vientiane
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Kunming to Vientiane Destination Reviews

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Kunming to Vientiane, Train #D86 Second Class Seat, China Railway (中国铁路), May 20, 2026
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Kunming to Vientiane Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
Lucky Air
Economy
06:55
21:30
$193.04
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Economy
07:25
18:45
$169.13
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
08:08
17:44
$85.69
  5.0
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
08:30
10:10
$191.79
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
08:50
10:35
$187.72
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
10:30
23:20
$308.20
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
10:50
12:30
$144.92
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
11:20
20:59
$85.69
  5.0
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Economy
11:50
19:25
$153.02
Flight
Hainan Airlines
Economy
12:10
21:35
$365.54
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
13:40
15:20
$191.79
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
14:05
15:50
$187.72
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
14:30
01:05
$529.46
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Economy
15:00
19:25
$153.02
Flight
Thai Airways
Economy
15:20
20:45
$262.70
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
15:50
17:35
$185.40
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
16:25
23:20
$307.86
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
17:00
23:20
$1,920.39
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Economy
17:40
18:45
$322.37
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
18:10
00:59
$195.43

How to get from Kunming to Vientiane

Travelling between Kunming and Vientiane is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 532.87 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 133.85.

How long does it take to get from Kunming to Vientiane?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 23 hours to travel between Kunming and Vientiane depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kunming and Vientiane. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 40m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 22h 20m to reach Vientiane.

How much does it cost to get from Kunming to Vientiane?

Travelling between Kunming and Vientiane can be as cheap as USD 133.85 if you opt for a Lao Airlines flight and as expensive as USD 532.87 if you buy a Thai Airways flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Kunming and Vientiane ?

  • 14 from Kunming to Vientiane starting from 07:50 Kunming Airport until 16:00 Kunming Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kunming to Vientiane.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Kunming to Vientiane, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 133.82.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Kunming and Vientiane

China Eastern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Thai Airways

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Kunming to Vientiane?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 99% took a train
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Kunming to Vientiane

Facts about the transport from Kunming to Vientiane

Cheapest Transport$89
Fastest Transport1h 40m
Earliest Departure7:50 午前
Latest Departure4:00 午後
Departures per day14
Distance1417 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChina Eastern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Thai Airways