There are 10 ways to get from Phnom Penh to George Town by bus, plane, train, tram, 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.
Bus to Phnom Penh, fly to Penang International Airport
best- Take the bus from Canadia Garden to Techo International Airportbus
- Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane KTI - PEN
9h 12mRM 374–1,106Bus, train, tram, car ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
32h 48mRM 179–296Bus, Mini Van
- Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus
- Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
32h 24mRM 340–463Bus to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, fly to Penang International Airport
- Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minhbus
- Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane SGN - PEN
11h 37mRM 409–675Van to Sihanoukville, fly to Penang International Airport
- Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Sihanoukville Virak Buntham Expressbus
- Fly from Sihanoukville (KOS) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane KOS - PEN
10h 36mRM 1,583–2,920Fly Phnom Penh to Alor Setar, tram, car ferry
- Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane KTI - AOR
- Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Butterworthtram
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
11h 37mRM 576–1,451Minivan, bus to Siem Reap, fly to Penang International Airport
- Take the bus from Phnom Pehn to Siem Reapbus
- Take the bus from Go Ho Travel Siem Reap to Siem Reap Airportbus
- Fly from Siem Reap (SAI) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane SAI - PEN
14h 36mRM 599–961Bus, drive, tram, car ferry
- Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus
- Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Songkhlabus
- Drive from Songkhla to Padang Besarcar
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
32h 47mRM 293–452Bus, train, drive, car ferry
- Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Sungai Koloktrain
- Drive from Sungai Kolok to Jelicar
- Take the bus from Jeli to Butterworthbus
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
40h 26mRM 235–360Bus
- Take the bus from Sakura Avenue Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Giant Ibisbus
- Take the bus from Siem Reap to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhon Si Thammaratbus
- Take the bus from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
41h 53mRM 279–1,408
Phnom Penh (KTI) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phnom Penh to George Town is to bus and train and tram and car ferry which costs RM 170 - RM 300 and takes 32h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Phnom Penh to George Town is to bus and fly which takes 9h 12m and costs RM 370 - RM 1200.
No, there is no direct bus from Phnom Penh to George Town. However, there are services departing from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express and arriving at Komtar Bus Terminal via Bangkok Business College, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 24m.
The distance between Phnom Penh and George Town is 902 km.
The best way to get from Phnom Penh to George Town without a car is to bus and Mini Van which takes 32h 24m and costs RM 340 - RM 470.
It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Phnom Penh to George Town, including transfers.
Phnom Penh to George Town bus services, operated by Virak Buntham, depart from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express station.
Phnom Penh to George Town bus services, operated by Virak Buntham, arrive at Bangkok station.
George Town is 1h ahead of Phnom Penh. It is currently 8:19 PM in Phnom Penh and 9:19 PM in George Town.
Book your Phnom Penh to George Town bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
What companies run services between Phnom Penh, Cambodia and George Town, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Komtar Bus Terminal via Bangkok, Bangkok Business College, Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, and Hat Yai in around 32h 24m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 310–550
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Penang International Airport via Senai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 310–550
Flights from Sihanoukville to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 350–2,000
Flights from Sihanoukville to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 400–1,600
Flights from Phnom Penh to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 550–1,400
Flights from Phnom Penh to Alor Setar via Singapore Changi, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 650–2,100
Flights from Siem Reap to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 550–1,300
Flights from Siem Reap to Penang International Airport via Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 500–800
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 35–45
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–90
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–34
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Sungai Kolok
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 40–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 40–50
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 45–65
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 90–105
- Phone
- (855) 097 2473 773
- Website
- Phnom Penh City Bus
Bus from Canadia Garden to Techo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Schedules at
- Phnom Penh City Bus
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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