There are 4 ways to get from Penang to Ho Chi Minh City by plane, bus, car, or train
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Fly
best- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane PEN - SGN
1h 50m$80–230Bus, drive, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Jelibus
- Drive from Jeli to Sungai Kolokcar
- Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Sam Sentrain
- Take the bus from Bangkok to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus
- Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Expressbus
2d 1h$73–157Mini Van, bus
- Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus
- Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Expressbus
41h 40m$91–345Bus
- Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penhbus
- Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Expressbus
2d 1h$87–314
Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Ho Chi Minh City is to bus which costs $85 - $320 and takes 2 days 1h.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Ho Chi Minh City is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs $80 - $230.
No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Ho Chi Minh City. However, there are services departing from Komtar Bus Terminal and arriving at Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, Bangkok and Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 40m.
The distance between Penang and Ho Chi Minh City is 934 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Ho Chi Minh City without a car is to Mini Van and bus which takes 41h 40m and costs $90 - $350.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), including transfers and time at the airport.
Penang to Ho Chi Minh City bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, depart from Komtar Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Penang to Ho Chi Minh City is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs $80 - $230. Alternatively, you can Mini Van and bus, which costs $90 - $350 and takes 41h 40m.
The quickest flight from Penang International Airport Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 50m.
Penang to Ho Chi Minh City bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, arrive at Hat Yai station.
What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam?
AirAsia, Firefly, and Malaysia Airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, Opposite Bangkok Business College, Bangkok, and Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express in around 41h 40m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–190
Flights from Penang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Penang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–340
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–340
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Sungai Kolok to Sam Sen
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–27
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–27
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $10–13
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $12–16
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $23–26
- Phone
- +60 4-261 5558
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–25
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- 0-2894-6330-2
- Website
- busonlineticket.co.th
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–220
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–230
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- Phone
- (+855) 81 911 911
- [email protected]
- Website
- vireakbuntham.com
Bus from Bangkok to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Schedules at
- vireakbuntham.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Schedules at
- vireakbuntham.com
Bus from Bangkok to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Schedules at
- vireakbuntham.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Schedules at
- vireakbuntham.com
Bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Schedules at
- vireakbuntham.com
- Phone
- (09) 774 2655
- [email protected]
- Website
- e-mutiara.com.my
Bus from Sungai Nibong to Jeli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- e-mutiara.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 019 - 545 3888
- [email protected]
- Website
- behtravelandtour.com
Bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ho Chi Minh City is 1h behind Penang. It is currently 1:45 PM in Penang and 12:45 PM in Ho Chi Minh City.
Firefly, Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia offer flights from Penang International Airport Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport Airport.
Book your Penang to Ho Chi Minh City bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
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