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There are 6 ways to get from Ubon Ratchathani to Kunming by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane UBP - KMG
    5h 32m
    ¥773–3,932

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ubon Ratchathani to Kaeng Khoi Junctiontrain train 140
    2. Take the train from Kaeng Khoi Junction to Nong Khaitrain train 25
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    29h 52m
    ¥532–1,619

  3. Bus, train via Khon Kaen

    1. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    2. Take the train from Khon Kaen to Nong Khaitrain train 25
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    21h 45m
    ¥541–1,457

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Udon Thani 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani 1 to Morning market Talat Saobus bus
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    25h 50m
    ¥576–1,100

  5. Drive  1,525.4 km

    1. Drive from Ubon Ratchathani to Kunmingcar car 1,525.4 km
    19h 33m
    ¥1,338–1,932

  6. Bus, train via Chiang Rai

    1. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Chiang Raibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Transfer to Huay Xaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Huay Xai Transfer to Boten stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain train
    36h 25m
    ¥928–1,476

Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket¥791Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,143.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand and Kunming, China?

Thai Airways International, Thai Vietjet Air, and two other airlines fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ubon Ratchathani to Kunming Station via Kaeng Khoi Junction, Nong Khai, Khamsavath station, Vientiane station, and Kunming South in around 29h 52m.

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