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How to get fromNong Khai to Penangby plane, bus, train, car ferry, car, or night bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Nong Khai to Penang by plane, bus, train, car ferry, car, or night bus

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  1. Fly from Wattay International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane VTE - PEN
    5h 6m
    RM 813–1,419

  2. Train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train
    5. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    29h 2m
    RM 106–440

  3. Bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus bus
    26h 5m
    RM 269–1,122

  4. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train
    5. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    26h 37m
    RM 162–404

  5. Drive 1,753.8 km

    1. Drive from Nong Khai to George Towncar car 1,753.8 km
    24h 12m
    RM 808–1,167

  6. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane UTH - PEN
    7h 30m
    RM 509–1,336

  7. Night bus, bus

    1. Take the night bus from Nong Khai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalnightbus night bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Songkhlabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus bus
    32h 38m
    RM 292–342

Nong Khai to Penang by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration26h 5mAverage Duration
TicketRM 269Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,460.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Nong Khai, Thailand and Penang, Malaysia?

Thai AirAsia, AirAsia, and two other airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Komtar Bus Terminal via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Hat Yai in around 26h 5m.

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