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How to get fromVientiane to George Townby plane, train, tram, car ferry, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Vientiane to George Town by plane, train, tram, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane VTE - PEN
    5h 50m
    RM 473–1,342

  2. Train, tram, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    3. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    4. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    29h 40m
    RM 161–330

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Si Chiang Maicar car
    2. Take the bus from Si Chiang Mai to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mochit Terminal to Komtarbus bus
    35h 10m
    RM 404–439

  4. Drive  1,776.1 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to George Towncar car 1,776.1 km
    24h 51m
    RM 1,300–1,878

  5. Bus, train, tram, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Khua Din Bus Station to Udon Thani Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Take the train from Udon Thani to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    4. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    5. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    36h 3m
    RM 178–341

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus Nong Khai - Phuket Bus Terminal 2
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to George Town Transferbus bus Phuket Bus Terminal 2 - George Town Transfer
    40h 50m
    RM 521

Vientiane to George Town by bus, foot, train, tram, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration36h 3mAverage Duration
TicketRM 178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,454 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and George Town, Malaysia?

Thai AirAsia, AirAsia, and two other airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Penang International Airport (PEN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to George Town Transfer via Nong Khai Bus Station, Nong Khai, and Phuket Bus Terminal 2 in around 40h 50m.

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