How to Get to Mengla County from Kunming

Being around 670 kilometers from the provincial capital Kunming（昆明）, Mengla County（勐腊县）is known for its ethnic culture, as well as water scenery and plants. It is also one of the most famous scenic areas in Yunnan, which can be easily reached by coach and plane.

How to Get to Mengla County From Kunming

1. By Long-Distance Coach

Everyday, there will be about 4 coaches departing from Kunming North Coach Terminal（昆明北部汽车客运站）, and Kunming South Coach Terminal （昆明南部汽车客运站）. The schedule is listed as follows:

Time of Departure Station of Departure Duration Ticket Price
10:30 Kunming South 10 hr 9 mins CNY 258
18:00 Kunming South 16 hr 12 mins CNY 285
19:30 Kunming South 16 hr 12 mins CNY 285
21:00 Kunming North N/A CNY 285

Address of Kunming North Coach Terminal:
Fengyuan Road, Panlong District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province
This coach terminal can be reached by taking City Bus No. 9; No. 23; No. 25; No. 57; No. 79; No. 96; No. 168; No. 182; No. 906; No. 907; No. C136; No. K43(ranges from CNY 1 to CNY 10), and Metro Line 2(can be transferred to at South Ring Road and Dongfeng Square Station). The taxi fare from downtown area is around CNY 40 (according to the Chinese Uber, Didi), and expected time of arrival will be around 30 mins.

Address of Kunming South Coach Terminal:
No.7, Shangbo Street, Guandu District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province
This coach terminal can be reached by taking City Bus No. 103; No. 103 Express; No. 149 Exclusive; No. 154; No. 162; No. 178; No. 179; No. 186; No. 198; No. 255; No. 902; No. C12; No. C13; No. C14; No. C24; No. C4 [Route A]; No. C4[Route B]; No. C5; No. C6[Route A]; No. C6[Route B]; No. C7; No. K15; No. K40; No. Z48; No. Z49(ranges from CNY 1 to CNY 10), and Airport Express 919 D (approximately CNY 13), as well as Metro Line 1(can be transferred to at Dongfeng Square Station). The taxi fare from downtown area is around CNY 70 (according to the Chinese Uber, Didi), and expected time of arrival will be around 50 mins.

2. By Plane

Please be noted, that after you have arrived at the local airport of Jinghong City（景洪市）, you will still need to transfer by local coach or taxi to Mengla County（勐腊县）. However, it is absolutely important for you to reach a deal with the driver or conductor before departure.

Everyday, there will be about 40 flights departing from Kunming Changshui International Airport（昆明长水国际机场）, and the schedule is listed as follows:

Flight No. Time of Departure Duration Ticket Price (Economy)
DR5303 07:00 1 hr 5 mins CNY 690
8L9906 07:00 1 hr 5 mins CNY 629
DR5357 07:50 1 h 10 mins CNY 690
MU1082 07:55 1 h 20 mins CNY 820
CZ9925 07:55 1 h 20 mins CNY 2010
3U8621 07:55 1 h 20 mins CNY 770
8L9910 09:05 1 hr 5 mins CNY 690
PN6218 09:45 1 h 15 mins CNY 638
MU5909 10:00 1 h 10 mins CNY 730
ZH3180 10:40 1 h 20 mins CNY 890
CA5780 10:40 1 h 20 mins CNY 890
KY8280 10:40 1 h 20 mins CNY 856
CZ3491 11:35 1 h 10 mins CNY 670
FM9453 13:05 1 hr 5 mins CNY 720
MU9453 13:05 1 hr 5 mins CNY 720
JD5790 13:10 1 h 15 mins CNY 995
MU5714 13:45 1 h 15 mins CNY 820
3U5147 13:45 1 h 15 mins CNY 980
BK2743 14:35 1 h 20 mins CNY 748
MU5911 14:50 1 hr 5 mins CNY 730
3U2029 16:40 1 h 10 mins CNY 1830
G52757 16:40 1 h 10 mins CNY 730
CZ6369 16:45 1 h 10 mins CNY 810
MU5645 18:40 1 h 15 mins CNY 730
EU2225 19:00 1 h 10 mins CNY 618
DR6509 19:30 1 h 15 mins CNY 600
8L9908 19:50 1 h 10 mins CNY 625
PN6393 20:00 1 hr 5 mins CNY 588
MU5748 20:25 1 hr 5 mins CNY 730
MU5903 21:10 1 hr 5 mins CNY 730
3U5149 21:35 1 h 10 mins CNY 820
MU5905 21:35 1 h 10 mins CNY 730
MU5724 22:00 1 hr 5 mins CNY 820
3U5052 22:00 1 hr 5 mins CNY 980
CA5707 22:10 1 hr 5 mins CNY 800
DR6511 22:10 1 hr 5 mins CNY 573
KY8207 22:10 1 hr 5 mins CNY 691
ZH3107 22:10 1 hr 5 mins CNY 720
MU5740 22:15 1 h 10 mins CNY 2570
MU5792 22:30 1 h 10 mins CNY 730

Address of Kunming Changshui International Airport:
Changshui Village, Guandu District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province
This airport can be reached by taking Airport Express No.919 (approximately CNY 13) from different locations in the city, and Metro Line 6(can be transferred to at Kunming East Coach Terminal). The taxi fare from downtown area is around CNY 100 (according to the Chinese Uber, Didi), and expected time of arrival will be around 45 mins.