There are 7 ways to get from Hanoi to Penang by plane, bus, train, tram, car ferry, or car
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Fly to Penang International Airport
best- Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane HAN - PEN
7h 20mRM 501–801Bus, train, tram, car ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2d 9hRM 235–503Bus, Mini Van
- Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
2d 4hRM 465–610Drive 2,440.4 km
- Drive from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to George Towncar 2,440.4 km
33h 36mRM 1,157–1,671Fly to Alor Setar, train
- Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane HAN - AOR
- Take the train from Anak Bukit to Tasek Gelugortrain
9h 32mRM 502–1,454Bus, drive, tram, car ferry
- Take the bus from Hanoi to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Mukdahan to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Satunbus
- Drive from Satun to Bukit Ketricar
- Take the tram from Bukit Ketri to Butterworthtram
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2d 7hRM 332–1,354Bus
- Take the bus from Ha Noi to Savannakhet Laosbus
- Take the bus from Mukdahan to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
2d 7hRM 321–1,176
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hanoi to Penang is to bus and train and tram and car ferry which costs RM 230 - RM 550 and takes 2 days 9h.
The fastest way to get from Hanoi to Penang is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs RM 500 - RM 800.
No, there is no direct bus from Hanoi station to Penang. 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, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between Hanoi and Penang is 1894 km. The road distance is 2440.4 km.
The best way to get from Hanoi to Penang without a car is to bus and Mini Van which takes 2 days 4h and costs RM 460 - RM 650.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Hanoi to Penang, including transfers.
Hanoi to Penang bus services, operated by HTX Van Tai 277, depart from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station.
The best way to get from Hanoi to Penang is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs RM 500 - RM 800. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Van, which costs RM 460 - RM 650 and takes 2 days 4h.
Hanoi to Penang bus services, operated by HTX Van Tai 277, arrive at Vientiane - Southern Bus Station.
Penang is 1h ahead of Hanoi. It is currently 8:12 AM in Hanoi and 9:12 AM in Penang.
What companies run services between Hanoi, Vietnam and Penang, Malaysia?
Thai AirAsia, Vietnam Airlines, and seven other airlines fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 2 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, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2), Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, and Hat Yai in around 2d 4h.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–750
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 480–1,600
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 25–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 27–33
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 25–35
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 63–69
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 35–45
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–90
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–34
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 150–230
- Book at
- HTX Van Tai 277
Bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 150–230
- Book at
- HTX Van Tai 277
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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Yes, the driving distance between Hanoi to Penang is 2440 km. It takes approximately 33h 36m to drive from Hanoi to Penang.
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