How to Get to Hekou Border from Kunming

This article is about how to get to Hekou Border from Kunming.Being around 450 kilometers from the provincial capital Kunming(昆明), Hekou Border(河口边境)is known for its cross-culture scenery. It is also one of the most famous scenic areas in Yunnan, which can be easily reached by coach and train.

To get to Hekou Border from Kunming, you have several transportation options. Hekou is the gateway to Vietnam, and here’s how you can reach it:

1. By Bus

• Bus Station: Head to the Kunming South Bus Station (昆明南站) or the Kunming East Bus Station (昆明东站).
• Bus Duration: The journey takes approximately 8 to 10 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.
• Frequency: Buses run several times a day, but it’s recommended to check the schedule in advance.

2. By Train

• Train Station: Depart from Kunming Railway Station (昆明站) or Kunming South Railway Station (昆明南站).
• Train Duration: The train journey can take about 7 to 10 hours, depending on the service you choose.
• Arrival Station: You will arrive at Hekou Railway Station (河口站), which is near the border crossing.

3. By Private Car or Taxi

• Self-Driving: If you prefer more flexibility, you can rent a car and drive to Hekou. The distance is about 300 kilometers (approximately 186 miles) and takes around 6 to 7 hours.
• Taxi: You can hire a taxi or use ride-hailing services for a more direct route, but this will be more expensive.

4. By Air (to Nearby Airports)

• Fly to Lao Cai: Although there are no direct flights to Hekou, you can fly from Kunming to Lao Cai Airport in Vietnam and then take a taxi to Hekou.
• Transportation to Hekou: From Lao Cai, it’s about a 1-hour drive to the Hekou border.

Additional Tips

• Border Crossing Requirements: Make sure you have all necessary travel documents, including your passport and any required visas for Vietnam.
• Check Schedules: Always verify bus and train schedules ahead of time, as they can change.

How to Get to Hekou Border from Kunming

There is no direct coach or train to Hekou Boder. You should get to Hekou County at first. Please be noted that when you arrive in Hekou County, you need transfer to Hekou Border by local coach or taxi.

By Long-Distance Coach

Everyday, there will be about 4 coaches departing from Kunming East Coach Station(昆明东部汽车客运站）to Hekou County.

Kunming- Hekou Bus Schedules

There are 9 long-distance buses available every day from Hekou County(河口县) to Kunming .

Tourists can take the long-distance bus from Hekou Bus Station(河口客运站) to Kunming, and the journey will take about 5 hours.

Hekou- Kunming Bus Schedule

Kunming East Coach Station
Add: In the junction of Hongqiao Road and Zhaoqing Road of Panlong District, Kunming City
How to Get: by bus, Metro Line 3 or taxi
Hekou Bus Station
Add: Beishan Road, Hekou County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture

By  Train

Everyday, there will be about 2 trains departing from Kunming Railway Station（昆明火车站）to Hekou North Railway Station.

Kunming-Hekou Train Schedules

Hekou-Kunming Train Schedules

Kunming Railway Station
Add:Guandu District, Kunming City
How to Get: by bus, Metro Line 1 or taxi
Hekou North Raiway Station
Add: Hekou County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture

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