There are 9 ways to get from Penang to Vietnam by plane, bus, car ferry, tram, train, car, or ferry
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Fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport
best- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane PEN - SGN
2h 20m$79–127Car ferry, tram, train, bus
cheapest- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi Old Quarterbus
2d 8h$46–112Mini Van, bus
- Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phitsanulok Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Mukdahanbus
- Take the bus from Savannakhet Bus Station to Hanoibus
2d$109–163Drive 2,447.9 km
- Drive from George Town to Hanoicar 2,447.9 km
33h 39m$285–411Fly to Da Nang International Airport
- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Da Nang International Airport (DAD)plane PEN - DAD
4h 38m$116–208Fly to Noi Bai International Airport
- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane PEN - HAN
5h 30m$131–187Bus, drive, train
- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Jelibus
- Drive from Jeli to Sungai Kolokcar
- Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Mukdahanbus
- Take the bus from Savannakhet Bus Station to Hanoibus
2d 7h$79–146Car ferry, tram, drive, bus
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Bukit Ketritram
- Drive from Bukit Ketri to Satuncar
- Take the bus from Satun to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Mukdahanbus
- Take the bus from Savannakhet Bus Station to Hanoibus
2d 7h$79–333Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus
- Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry
- Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry
- Take the bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientianebus
- Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
2d 21h$154–189
Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Vietnam is to car ferry and tram and train and bus which costs $45 - $120 and takes 2 days 8h.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Vietnam is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $75 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Vietnam. However, there are services departing from Komtar Bus Terminal and arriving at Hanoi via Hat Yai, Phitsanulok and Savannakhet Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between Penang and Vietnam is 940 km. The road distance is 2447.9 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Vietnam without a car is to car ferry and tram and train and bus which takes 2 days 8h and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Penang to Vietnam, including transfers.
Penang to Vietnam bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, depart from Komtar Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Penang to Vietnam is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $75 - $130. Alternatively, you can Mini Van and bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 2 days 0h.
Penang to Vietnam bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Vietnam is 2448 km. It takes approximately 33h 39m to drive from Penang to Vietnam.
What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Vietnam?
AirAsia, Firefly, and Malaysia Airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hanoi via Hat Yai, Phitsanulok Bus Terminal, Phitsanulok, Mukdahan, and Savannakhet Bus Station in around 2d.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–130
Flights from Penang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–130
Flights from Penang International Airport to Da Nang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–340
Flights from Penang International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Tram from Butterworth to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- $1–2
- Express
- $5–7
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- $1
- Express
- $2–5
Tram from Butterworth to Bukit Ketri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- $1–2
- Express
- $4–7
- Phone
- +60 4-261 5558
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–24
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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