What is the cheapest way to get from Hanoi to George Town?

The cheapest way to get from Hanoi to George Town is to bus and train and car ferry which costs RM 270 - RM 650 and takes 2 days 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from Hanoi to George Town?

The fastest way to get from Hanoi to George Town is to fly which takes 8h 35m and costs RM 500 - RM 850.

Is there a direct bus between Hanoi and George Town?

No, there is no direct bus from Hanoi station to George Town. However, there are services departing from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station and arriving at Komtar Bus Terminal via Central Bus Station Vientiane, Nongkhai Bus Terminal, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

How far is it from Hanoi to George Town?

The distance between Hanoi and George Town is 1917 km. The road distance is 2440.3 km.

How do I travel from Hanoi to George Town without a car?

The best way to get from Hanoi to George Town without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 2 days 9h and costs RM 270 - RM 650.

How long does it take to get from Hanoi to George Town?

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Hanoi to George Town, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanoi to George Town bus from?

Hanoi to George Town bus services, operated by HTX Van Tai 277, depart from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Hanoi to George Town?

The best way to get from Hanoi to George Town is to fly which takes 8h 35m and costs RM 500 - RM 850. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Van, which costs RM 400 - RM 1400 and takes 2 days 12h.

Where does the Hanoi to George Town bus arrive?

Hanoi to George Town bus services, operated by HTX Van Tai 277, arrive at Vientiane - Southern Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Hanoi and George Town?

George Town is 1h ahead of Hanoi. It is currently 1:35 AM in Hanoi and 2:35 AM in George Town.

Can I drive from Hanoi to George Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanoi to George Town is 2440 km. It takes approximately 33h 34m to drive from Hanoi to George Town.

How do I get a bus ticket from Hanoi to George Town?

Book your Hanoi to George Town bus tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near George Town?

There are 2496+ hotels available in George Town.

Hanoi to George Town - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Hanoi to George Town by plane, bus, car, train, or car ferry

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Fly to Penang International Airport
best
1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane HAN - PEN
8h 35m
RM 503–805
Bus, train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain
4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
5. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain
6. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2d 9h
RM 273–628
Bus, drive, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Hanoi to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Satunbus
4. Drive from Satun to Bukit Ketricar
5. Take the train from Bukit Ketri to Butterworthtrain
6. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2d 7h
RM 367–1,370
Drive 2,440.3 km
1. Drive from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to George Towncar 2,440.3 km
33h 34m
RM 1,159–1,674
Fly to Alor Setar, train, car ferry
1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane HAN - AOR
2. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Butterworthtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
10h 42m
RM 549–1,567
Bus, Mini Van
1. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
2d 12h
RM 408–1,358
Bus, Minivan, Local Bus
1. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang Southern Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
4. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus
5. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
2d 23h
RM 659–859

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

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7h 13mAverage Duration

RM 407Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,916.5 km
Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Hanoi, Vietnam and George Town, Malaysia?

Thai AirAsia, Vietnam Airlines, and seven other airlines fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Komtar Bus Terminal via Central Bus Station Vientiane, Nongkhai Bus Terminal, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, and Hat Yai in around 2d 12h.

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