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

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There are 6 ways to get from Vietnam to Penang by plane, bus, car, tram, car ferry, or train

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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
    4h 13m
    RM 472–852

  2. Bus, train, drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus bus
    3. Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Sungai Koloktrain train
    4. Drive from Sungai Kolok to Jelicar car
    5. Take the bus from Jeli to Butterworthbus bus
    6. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2d
    RM 272–624

  3. Bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus bus
    39h 20m
    RM 394–662

  4. 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
    3h 56m
    RM 336–606

  5. Bus, drive, tram, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Songkhlabus bus
    4. Drive from Songkhla to Padang Besarcar car
    5. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    6. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    39h 49m
    RM 345–648

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus bus
    40h 58m
    RM 329–1,362

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
TicketRM 369Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,480.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Vietnam and Penang, Malaysia?

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express to Komtar Bus Terminal via Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express, Bangkok, Bangkok Business College, Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, and Hat Yai in around 39h 20m.

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