There are 4 ways to get from Sihanoukville to Penang by plane, bus, train, tram, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Sihanoukville (KOS) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane KOS - PEN
4h 6mRM 810–1,931Van, bus, train, tram, car ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Sihanoukville Virak Buntham Express to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus
- Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus
- Take the train from Hua Lamphong 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
39h 50mRM 193–409Bus
- Take the bus from Sihanoukville Bus Terminal to Phnom Penhbus
- Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Mochit Terminal to Komtarbus
41hRM 462Bus, Mini Van
- Take the bus from Sihanoukville Bus Terminal to Siem Reap Airportbus
- Take the bus from Siem Reap Airport to Siem Reap Townbus
- Take the bus from Siem Reap to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Mochit to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
47h 16mRM 401–1,542
Sihanoukville (KOS) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sihanoukville to Penang is to Van and bus and train and tram and car ferry which costs RM 190 - RM 410 and takes 39h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Sihanoukville to Penang is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs RM 800 - RM 2000.
No, there is no direct bus from Sihanoukville to Penang. However, there are services departing from Sihanoukville Bus Terminal and arriving at Komtar via Phnom Penh and Mochit Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h.
The distance between Sihanoukville and Penang is 713 km.
The best way to get from Sihanoukville to Penang without a car is to Van and bus and train and tram and car ferry which takes 39h 50m and costs RM 190 - RM 410.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Sihanoukville to Penang, including transfers.
Sihanoukville to Penang bus services, operated by Chan Moly Roth Transportation, depart from Sihanoukville Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Sihanoukville to Penang is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs RM 800 - RM 2000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 463 and takes 41h.
Sihanoukville to Penang bus services, operated by Chan Moly Roth Transportation, arrive at Phnom Penh station.
Penang is 1h ahead of Sihanoukville. It is currently 3:15 PM in Sihanoukville and 4:15 PM in Penang.
What companies run services between Sihanoukville, Cambodia and Penang, Malaysia?
AirAsia, Katmai Air, and Malaysia Airlines fly from Sihanoukville (KOS) to Penang International Airport (PEN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sihanoukville Bus Terminal to Komtar via Phnom Penh, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, and Mochit Terminal in around 41h.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Sihanoukville to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 360–1,400
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Sihanoukville to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 650–1,700
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Hua Lamphong to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–95
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
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 Sihanoukville Virak Buntham Express to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 40–70
- 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
- +66 2 269 1069
- [email protected]
- Website
- KST Travel
Bus from Mochit Terminal to Komtar
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 270
- Website
- KST Travel
- Phone
- (+855) 88 623 8386
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Sihanoukville Bus Terminal to Siem Reap Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 143
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 012 931 255
- [email protected]
Bus from Siem Reap Airport to Siem Reap Town
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 33
- Schedules at
- Book Me Bus
- 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 Mochit to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 95–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- 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 90–96
- Book at
- 12 Go
- 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 1–2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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