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How to get fromVientiane to Malaysiaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Vientiane to Malaysia by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Penang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane VTE - PEN
    5h 45m
    RMĀ 822ā€“1,392

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpurtrain train Ets
    36h 24m
    RMĀ 84ā€“406

  3. Bus, train via Padang Besar

    1. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpurtrain train Ets
    31h 43m
    RMĀ 154ā€“430

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Bas Sungai Nibongbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to KL Sentralbus bus
    34h 10m
    RMĀ 305ā€“1,185

  5. Drive 2,093.6 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Kuala Lumpurcar car 2,093.6 km
    28h 1m
    RMĀ 1,533ā€“2,213

  6. Fly to Senai International Airport

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane VTE - JHB
    6h 15m
    RMĀ 494ā€“1,583

  7. Fly to Narathiwat Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW)plane plane VTE - NAW
    2. Drive from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Kota Bharucar car
    5h 43m
    RMĀ 957ā€“2,495

  8. Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane VTE - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain train
    4h 43m
    RMĀ 515ā€“1,167

  9. Fly to Singapore Changi Airport

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane VTE - SIN
    5h 38m
    RMĀ 556ā€“1,110

  10. Train via Nong Khai

    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpurtrain train Ets
    32h 39m
    RMĀ 92ā€“469

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hatyai to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    37h 53m
    RMĀ 306ā€“489

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
TicketRMĀ 474Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,454 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Malaysia?

Thai AirAsia, AirAsia, and two other airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to KL Sentral via Nongkhai Bus Terminal, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Hat Yai, and Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong in around 34h 10m.

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