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There are 6 ways to get from Alor Setar to Kunming by plane, tram, train, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Alor Setar

    best
    1. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane AOR - KMG
    7h 30m
    ¥1,358–3,973

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath stationtrain train 133
    4. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    45h 17m
    ¥552–1,376

  3. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath stationtrain train 133
    4. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    42h 13m
    ¥574–1,409

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Alor Setar Toll Utara to Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Huay Xaibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain train
    45h 46m
    ¥1,308–1,886

  5. Tram, car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Butterworthtram tram
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane PEN - KMG
    11h 33m
    ¥869–2,062

  6. Bus, train via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Alor Setar Toll Utara to Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai For Departure station to Khao San Nara Travelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Khaosan Next Step Journey Office to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2d 6h
    ¥1,179–1,913

Alor Setar (AOR) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration7h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,157.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Kunming, China?

AirAsia, Malindo Airways, and two other airlines fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alor Setar to Dashuying via Padang Besar, Padang Besar Malaysia, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, and Kunming South station in around 45h 17m.

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