There are 6 ways to get from Nanning to Penang by plane, bus, car, or train
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Fly to Penang International Airport
best- Fly from Nanning (NNG) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane NNG - PEN
9h 36mRM 452–1,212Bus, Mini Van
- Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Mukdahan 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 8hRM 491–697Drive 2,817.7 km
- Drive from Nanning to George Towncar 2,817.7 km
38h 12mRM 1,451–2,096Fly to Alor Setar, train
- Fly from Nanning (NNG) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane NNG - AOR
- Take the train from Anak Bukit to Tasek Gelugortrain
17h 48mRM 533–1,865Bus
- Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Vientiane Any Hotels 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 19hRM 541–1,491Bus via Bangkok
- Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
2d 21hRM 511–1,491
Nanning (NNG) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nanning to Penang is to bus and Mini Van which costs RM 490 - RM 700 and takes 2 days 8h.
The fastest way to get from Nanning to Penang is to fly which takes 9h 36m and costs RM 450 - RM 1300.
No, there is no direct bus from Nanning to Penang. However, there are services departing from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre and arriving at Komtar Bus Terminal via Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Mukdahan, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.
The distance between Nanning and Penang is 2136 km. The road distance is 2817.7 km.
The best way to get from Nanning to Penang without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 19h and costs RM 500 - RM 1500.
It takes approximately 9h 36m to get from Nanning to Penang, including transfers.
Nanning to Penang bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre station.
The best way to get from Nanning to Penang is to fly which takes 9h 36m and costs RM 450 - RM 1300. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Van, which costs RM 490 - RM 700 and takes 2 days 8h.
Nanning to Penang bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanning to Penang is 2818 km. It takes approximately 38h 12m to drive from Nanning to Penang.
What companies run services between Nanning, China and Penang, Malaysia?
Scoot Tigerair, China Southern Airlines, and seven other airlines fly from Nanning (NNG) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Komtar Bus Terminal via Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Savannakhet Bus Station, Mukdahan, 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 8h.
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Nanning to Penang International Airport via Haikou
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- RM 600–1,700
Flights from Nanning to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,800
Flights from Nanning to Alor Setar via Haikou, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 600–1,800
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Anak Bukit to Tasek Gelugor
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 21–29
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 75–112
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Book at
- baolau.com
- Bus
- RM 75–110
Bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 75–112
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Book at
- baolau.com
- Bus
- RM 75–110
Bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 75–112
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Book at
- baolau.com
- Bus
- RM 75–110
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