Luang Prabang to Kunming

Luang Prabang to Kunming

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Luang Prabang to Kunming Schedule

Luang Prabang to Kunming Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Laos Railway by Naluang Second Class 07:30 - 19:38LAK 1,721,419
Laos Railway by RG Adventure Second Class Seat 09:57 - 18:34LAK 1,409,182
Lao Skyway Economy 15:20 - 15:25LAK 4,092,002
China Eastern Airlines Economy #MU961216:30 - 19:15LAK 3,382,439
Vietnam Airlines Economy 19:15 - 19:55LAK 12,041,989

Transportation from Luang Prabang to Kunming

Facts about the transport from Luang Prabang to Kunming

Cheapest Transport$89
Fastest Transport7h 37m
Earliest Departure7:30 AM
Latest Departure7:15 PM
Departures per day2
Distance381 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChina Eastern Airlines, Laos Railway by Naluang, Laos Railway by RG Adventure, Vietnam Airlines

How to get from Luang Prabang to Kunming

Travelling between Luang Prabang and Kunming is possible by Flight, train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 130.43 if you go by taxi+Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi+train which will set you back mere USD 88.97.

How long does it take to get from Luang Prabang to Kunming?

It can take you anywhere between 8 and 24 hours to travel between Luang Prabang and Kunming depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Luang Prabang and Kunming. Train will bring you to your destination in 7h 37m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 23h 40m to reach Kunming.

How much does it cost to get from Luang Prabang to Kunming?

Travelling between Luang Prabang and Kunming can be as cheap as USD 88.97 if you opt for a Laos Railway by Naluang taxi+train and as expensive as USD 130.43 if you buy a Laos Railway by Naluang taxi+Train 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 Luang Prabang and Kunming ?

  • 2 by taxi+Train from Luang Prabang to Kunming starting from 07:30 Luang Prabang Transfer until 07:30 Luang Prabang Transfer

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

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

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 Luang Prabang to Kunming?

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

  • 54% took a train
  • 46% chosen taxi+Train