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

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There are 9 ways to get from Laos to Penang by plane, train, tram, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane LPQ - PEN
    6h 5m
    RM 810–1,412

  2. Train, tram, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26
    2. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    3. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    4. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    31h
    RM 83–328

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Si Chiang Maicar car
    2. Take the bus from Si Chiang Mai to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mochit Terminal to Komtarbus bus
    35h 10m
    RM 403–437

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    24h 59m
    RM 1,247–1,802

  5. Drive to Nakhon Phanom, fly

    1. Drive from Thakhèk to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)car car
    2. Fly from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane KOP - PEN
    6h 46m
    RM 632–1,846

  6. Fly from Wattay International Airport

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane VTE - PEN
    6h 59m
    RM 655–1,105

  7. Bus, train, tram, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Khua Din Bus Station to Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Take the train from Udon Thani to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal 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
    37h 17m
    RM 101–339

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khai Bus Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus Nong Khai Bus Station - Phuket Bus Terminal 2
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to George Town Transferbus bus Phuket Bus Terminal 2 - George Town Transfer
    39h 5m
    RM 519–520

  9. Drive  1,776.1 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to George Towncar car 1,776.1 km
    24h 51m
    RM 1,258–1,817

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRM 552Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,641.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Laos and Penang, Malaysia?

Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, and Thai Airways International fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Penang International Airport (PEN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to George Town Transfer via Nong Khai Bus Station and Phuket Bus Terminal 2 in around 39h 5m.

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