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How to get fromHanoi to Penangby plane, bus, train, tram, car ferry, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane HAN - PEN
    7h 35m
    RM 501–901

  2. Bus, train, tram, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hanoi to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    4. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    5. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    46h 40m
    RM 238–470

  3. Bus, train, tram, car ferry via Vientiane

    1. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khua Din Bus Station to Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    3. Take the train from Udon Thani to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    5. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    6. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2d 12h
    RM 259–562

  4. Drive  2,447.2 km

    1. Drive from Hanoi to George Towncar car 2,447.2 km
    33h 59m
    RM 966–1,395

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hanoi to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Cha-ambus bus
    3. Take the train from Ban Chaam to Khuan Niangtrain train
    4. Take the bus from McDonalds Lee Gardens Hat Yai to George Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    2d 1h
    RM 402–577

  6. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Hanoi to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mochit Terminal to Komtarbus bus
    2d 2h
    RM 447–1,045

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to George Town Transferbus bus
    2d 16h
    RM 685–750

Hanoi to Penang by bus, foot, train, tram, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
TicketRM 259Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,894.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Hanoi, Vietnam and Penang, Malaysia?

Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, 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 Hanoi to Komtar via Savannakhet Bus Station, Mukdahan, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, and Mochit Terminal in around 2d 2h.

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