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How to get fromGeorge Town to Phnom Penhby plane, bus, car ferry, tram, train, car, ferry, or busferry

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There are 7 ways to get from George Town to Phnom Penh by plane, bus, car ferry, tram, train, car, ferry, or busferry

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  1. Fly to Phnom Penh, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Phnom Penh (KTI)plane plane PEN - KTI
    2. Take the bus from Techo International Airport to Canadia Gardenbus bus
    9h 18m
    $97–262

  2. Car ferry, tram, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    5. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penhbus bus
    34h 42m
    $44–72

  3. 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 Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penhbus bus
    34h 8m
    $80–279

  4. Fly to Sihanoukville, Van

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sihanoukville (KOS)plane plane PEN - KOS
    2. Take the bus from Sihanoukville Virak Buntham Express to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    10h 38m
    $381–698

  5. Fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane PEN - SGN
    2. Take the bus from Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penhbus bus
    12h 20m
    $100–161

  6. 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 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penhbus bus
    41h 32m
    $66–96

  7. Bus, ferry, bus and 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 busferry from Thong Sala Pier, Koh Phangan to Bangkok Khao San Roadbusferry bus ferry
    4. Take the bus from Bangkok Khao San Road to Phnom Penhbus bus
    45h 41m
    $113–148

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Phnom Penh (KTI) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 910.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Phnom Penh, Cambodia?

You can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Phnom Penh via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, บรมราชชนนี 58;Borommaratchachonnani 58, ตึกแดง จตุจักร;Tuek Daeng Chatuchak, หน้าสถานีขนส่งหมอชิต 2;Mo Chit Bus Terminal, and Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal in around 34h 8m.

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