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How to get fromGeorge Town to Ho Chi Minhby plane, bus, car, train, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from George Town to Ho Chi Minh by plane, bus, car, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane PEN - SGN
    4h 52m
    $76–181

  2. Mini Van, bus

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    41h 40m
    $93–329

  3. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Jelibus bus
    2. Drive from Jeli to Sungai Kolokcar car
    3. Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Sam Sentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bangkok to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Bavet borderbus bus
    6. Drive from Bavet border to Ho Chi Minhcar car
    47h 22m
    $81–140

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Bangkok to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    2d 1h
    $137–175

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 960.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam?

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, Opposite Bangkok Business College, Bangkok, and Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express in around 41h 40m.

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