How to Get to Menglian County from Kunming

Being around 650 kilometers from the provincial capital Kunming（昆明）, Menglian County（孟连县）is known for its ethnic culture, as well as water scenery. 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 Menglian County From Kunming

1. By Long-Distance Coach

Everyday, there will be about 5 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 15 hr 52 mins CNY 296
15:00 Kunming South 24 hr 19 mins CNY 296
17:10 Kunming South 24 hr 19 mins CNY 296
19:30 Kunming South 24 hr 19 mins CNY 296
21:00 Kunming North N/A CNY 296

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 Puer City（普洱市）, you will still need to transfer by local coach or taxi to Menglian County（孟连县）. However, it is absolutely important for you to reach a deal with the driver or conductor before departure.

Everyday, there will be about 8 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)
MU5891 08:10 55 mins CNY 500
MU5893 08:40 1 hr CNY 550
8L9841 09:55 1 hr CNY 518
MU5469 11:45 1 hr 10 mins CNY 1130
MU5895 11:45 1 hr 10 mins CNY 750
8L9675 16:20 1 hr 5 mins CNY 964
MU5706 21:30 1 hr CNY 1120

TV9940

3U8941

 23:40 19 hr 30 mins CNY 1503

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.