There are 7 ways to get from Vietnam 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 Da Nang International Airport
best- Fly from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane DAD - PEN
4h 13mRM 462–952Bus, train, tram, car ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Hanoi Old Quarter to Vientiane Southern Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- 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
2d 8hRM 189–450Bus, Mini Van
- Take the bus from Hanoi to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Mukdahan to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
46h 13mRM 426–534Drive 2,447.2 km
- Drive from Hanoi to George Towncar 2,447.2 km
33h 57mRM 1,161–1,677Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane SGN - PEN
3h 56mRM 316–556Bus, drive, tram, car ferry
- Take the bus from Hanoi to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Mukdahan to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Satunbus
- Drive from Satun to Bukit Ketricar
- Take the tram from Bukit Ketri to Butterworthtram
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2d 7hRM 332–1,354Bus
- Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
2d 10hRM 466–1,382
Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vietnam to Penang is to bus and train and tram and car ferry which costs RM 180 - RM 450 and takes 2 days 8h.
The fastest way to get from Vietnam to Penang is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs RM 310 - RM 600.
No, there is no direct bus from Vietnam to Penang. However, there are services departing from Hanoi and arriving at Komtar Bus Terminal via Savannakhet Bus Station, Mukdahan, จุดขึ้นลง;visual stop, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 13m.
The distance between Vietnam and Penang is 1480 km. The road distance is 2447.2 km.
The best way to get from Vietnam to Penang without a car is to bus and Mini Van which takes 46h 13m and costs RM 420 - RM 550.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Vietnam to Penang, including transfers.
Vietnam to Penang bus services, operated by Viet Lao Bus, depart from Hanoi station.
The best way to get from Vietnam to Penang is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs RM 460 - RM 950. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Van, which costs RM 420 - RM 550 and takes 46h 13m.
Vietnam to Penang bus services, operated by Viet Lao Bus, arrive at Savannakhet Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vietnam to Penang is 2447 km. It takes approximately 33h 57m to drive from Vietnam to Penang.
What companies run services between Vietnam and Penang, Malaysia?
Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and four other airlines fly from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanoi to Komtar Bus Terminal via Savannakhet Bus Station, Mukdahan, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, จุดขึ้นลง;visual stop, สถานีขนส่งสายใต้ใหม่, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, and Hat Yai in around 46h 13m.
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Da Nang International Airport to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,800
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 25–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 27–33
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 25–35
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 63–69
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
- Phone
- +84 91 442 57 88
- [email protected]
- Website
- vietlaobus.com
Bus from Hanoi to Savannakhet Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 100–160
- Schedules at
- vietlaobus.com
Bus from Hanoi Old Quarter to Vientiane Southern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 110–180
- Schedules at
- vietlaobus.com
Bus from Hanoi to Savannakhet Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 100–160
- Schedules at
- vietlaobus.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
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