Rome2Rio

How to get fromPenang to Shantouby plane, bus, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

Find Transport to Shantou

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Penang to Shantou by plane, bus, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)plane plane PEN - SWA
    8h 31m
    ¥986–2,844

  2. Fly to Hong Kong International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)plane plane PEN - HKG
    2. Take the train from Shenzhen North to Chaoshan Stationtrain train
    8h 7m
    ¥829–1,554

  3. Bus, train via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Mochit Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sathani Rotfai Don Mueang to Nong Khaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming South to Shantoutrain train
    2d 10h
    ¥1,706–2,614

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Koh Lipebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe to Mochit 2 Bus Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Morning Marketbus bus
    4. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    5. Take the train from Kunming South to Shantoutrain train
    2d 12h
    ¥2,100–3,674

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from George Town Transfer to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Nong Khaibus bus
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming South to Shantoutrain train
    2d 13h
    ¥2,148–2,834

  6. Fly to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane plane PEN - XMN
    2. Take the train from Xiamen North to Chaoshantrain train
    7h 46m
    ¥1,060–3,051

  7. Fly to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX)plane plane PEN - SZX
    2. Take the train from Shenzhen North to Chaoshan Stationtrain train
    8h 17m
    ¥1,176–2,161

  8. Bus, train via Shenzhen

    1. Take the bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Mochit Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Morning Marketbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming South to Shenzhen Northtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Futian Station to Shantou Zhonglvbus bus
    2d 13h
    ¥1,736–3,271

  9. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Town Transfer to Luang Prabang stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain train
    5. Take the train from Kunming South to Zhuhaitrain train
    6. Take the bus from Zhuhai Gongbei to Shantoubus bus
    2d 21h
    ¥1,841–3,248

  10. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Shantoucar car
    47h 25m
    ¥3,103–4,503

  11. Drive  3,725.9 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Shantoucar car 3,725.9 km
    47h 17m
    ¥3,132–4,524

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket¥966Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Penang to Shantou.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,688.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Shantou, China?

AirAsia, China Southern Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) 5 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train, French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, and Flying into Beijing? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.