There are 7 ways to get from Phnom Penh to Penang by plane, bus, 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.
Fly from Phnom Penh
best- Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane KTI - PEN
7h 13mRM 462–1,302Bus, 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 341–455Bus to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, fly
- 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
10h 23mRM 407–671Bus, 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 293–448Bus, 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 279–1,406
Phnom Penh (KTI) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phnom Penh to Penang 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 Penang is to fly which takes 7h 13m and costs RM 460 - RM 1300.
No, there is no direct bus from Phnom Penh to Penang. 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 Penang is 881 km.
The best way to get from Phnom Penh to Penang without a car is to bus and Mini Van which takes 32h 24m and costs RM 340 - RM 460.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Phnom Penh to Penang, including transfers.
Phnom Penh to Penang bus services, operated by Virak Buntham, depart from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express station.
The best way to get from Phnom Penh to Penang is to fly which takes 7h 13m and costs RM 460 - RM 1300. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Van, which costs RM 340 - RM 460 and takes 32h 24m.
Phnom Penh to Penang bus services, operated by Virak Buntham, arrive at Bangkok station.
Penang is 1h ahead of Phnom Penh. It is currently 8:28 AM in Phnom Penh and 9:28 AM in Penang.
What companies run services between Phnom Penh, Cambodia and Penang, Malaysia?
Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, 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
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Phnom Penh to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 420–1,500
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Phnom Penh to Penang International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 480–1,300
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Phnom Penh to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 460–1,300
- 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
- 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
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
Tram from Padang Besar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 4–29
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 4–7
- Express
- RM 20–29
Tram from Padang Besar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 4–29
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 4–7
- Express
- RM 20–29
- Phone
- (+855) 81 911 911
- [email protected]
- Website
- vireakbuntham.com
Bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkok
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 110–200
- Schedules at
- vireakbuntham.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkok
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 110–200
- Schedules at
- vireakbuntham.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 0-2894-6330-2
- Website
- busonlineticket.co.th
Bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
Bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Songkhla
- Phone
- +60 4-261 5558
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 91–96
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- +855 97 924 8888
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 115
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +84 28 3837 0969
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 90
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +609-765 6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
Bus from Jeli to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 35–75
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
- Phone
- +855 969993333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Giant Ibis
Bus from Sakura Avenue Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Giant Ibis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 65–120
- Website
- Giant Ibis
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Siem Reap to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 40–370
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhon Si Thammarat
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 80–750
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- Website
- nbkbus.com
Bus from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Hat Yai Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 30–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 019 - 545 3888
- [email protected]
- Website
- behtravelandtour.com
Bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 60
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
- 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
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