There are 8 ways to get from Phnom Penh to Penang by plane, bus, train, car ferry, tram, or car
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Fly Phnom Penh to Penang International Airport
best- Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane KTI - PEN
7h 56mRMĀ 472ā902Bus, train, 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 train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
32h 51mRMĀ 215ā420Bus, 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 24mRMĀ 306ā1,263Bus 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
10h 22mRMĀ 417ā1,072Fly Phnom Penh to Alor Setar, tram
- Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane KTI - AOR
- Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Tasek Gelugortram
10h 49mRMĀ 573ā1,647Bus, drive, train, car ferry
- Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Songkhlabus
- Drive from Songkhla to Padang Besarcar
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
33h 2mRMĀ 342ā412Bus, 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 car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
40h 26mRMĀ 235ā360Bus
- 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 53mRMĀ 280ā1,443
Phnom Penh (KTI) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phnom Penh to Penang is to bus and train and car ferry which costs RM 210 - RM 420 and takes 32h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Phnom Penh to Penang is to fly which takes 7h 56m and costs RM 470 - RM 900.
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 880 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 300 - RM 1300.
It takes approximately 7h 56m 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 56m and costs RM 470 - RM 900. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Van, which costs RM 300 - RM 1300 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 1:02 AM in Phnom Penh and 2:02 AM in Penang.
What companies run services between Phnom Penh, Cambodia and Penang, Malaysia?
Singapore Airlines, Malaysia 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 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RMĀ 410ā1,300
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RMĀ 380ā1,100
Flights from Phnom Penh to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RMĀ 500ā1,600
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RMĀ 320ā800
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
- RMĀ 320ā800
Flights from Phnom Penh to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RMĀ 550ā1,600
Flights from Phnom Penh to Alor Setar via Singapore Changi, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RMĀ 550ā2,300
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Phnom Penh to Penang International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RMĀ 450ā1,800
Flights from Phnom Penh to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RMĀ 550ā1,500
Flights from Phnom Penh to Alor Setar via Singapore Changi, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RMĀ 550ā2,300
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Phnom Penh to Penang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RMĀ 390ā1,100
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RMĀ 35ā110
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RMĀ 75ā110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RMĀ 35ā45
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RMĀ 40ā50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RMĀ 80ā90
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RMĀ 1ā110
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RMĀ 75ā110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RMĀ 12ā15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RMĀ 1ā3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RMĀ 31ā34
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Sungai Kolok
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RMĀ 40ā110
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RMĀ 75ā110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RMĀ 40ā55
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RMĀ 45ā65
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RMĀ 95ā105
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Padang Besar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RMĀ 40ā60
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Padang Besar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RMĀ 40ā60
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Anak Bukit to Tasek Gelugor
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RMĀ 2ā21
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RMĀ 2ā4
- Express
- RMĀ 14ā21
- 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
- RMĀ 110ā260
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RMĀ 130ā160
- Schedules at
- 12go.asia
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Songkhla
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcl99web.transport.co.th
Bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RMĀ 95ā900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/transport-co
- Website
- https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Bus from Siem Reap to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RMĀ 40ā380
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/transport-co
- Website
- https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhon Si Thammarat
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RMĀ 80ā750
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/transport-co
- Website
- https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
- Phone
- +60 4-261 5558
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RMĀ 90ā105
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/new-asian-travel
- 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
- RMĀ 115
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +84 28 38389593
- [email protected]
- Website
- thesinhtourist.vn
Bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RMĀ 30ā95
- Schedules at
- thesinhtourist.vn
- 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
- RMĀ 90
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +609-765 6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- ekspresperdana.com.my
Bus from Jeli to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RMĀ 35ā75
- Website
- https://www.ekspresperdana.com.my/
- Phone
- +855 969993333
- [email protected]
- Website
- giantibis.com
Bus from Sakura Avenue Phnom Penh to Siem Reap Giant Ibis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RMĀ 65ā160
- Website
- https://www.giantibis.com/
- Website
- nbkbus.com
Bus from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Hat Yai Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RMĀ 30ā95
- 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
- RMĀ 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
- RMĀ 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
- RMĀ 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
- RMĀ 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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