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How to get fromVietnam to Penangby plane, bus, train, tram, car ferry, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Vietnam to Penang by plane, bus, train, tram, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly from Da Nang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane DAD - PEN
    5h 13m
    RM 444–967

  2. Bus, train, tram, car ferry via Vientiane #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hanoi Old Quarter to Vientiane Southern Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Khamsavath station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 134
    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
    2d 10h
    RM 187–433

  3. Bus, train, tram, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hanoi to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bang Bamru 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
    46h 40m
    RM 237–469

  4. Bus, train, tram, car ferry via Vientiane

    1. Take the bus from Hanoi Old Quarter to Vientiane Southern Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besartrain 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
    2d 7h
    RM 188–593

  5. Drive  2,447.2 km

    1. Drive from Hanoi to George Towncar car 2,447.2 km
    33h 59m
    RM 966–1,395

  6. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SGN - PEN
    4h 1m
    RM 316–656

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hanoi to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mochit Terminal to Komtarbus bus
    2d 2h
    RM 445–1,042

  8. Bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus bus
    2d 10h
    RM 496–1,417

Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
TicketRM 357Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,480.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Vietnam and Penang, Malaysia?

AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, and five other airlines fly from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanoi to Komtar via Savannakhet Bus Station, Mukdahan, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, and Mochit Terminal in around 2d 2h.

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