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

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There are 7 ways to get from Vietnam to Penang by plane, bus, train, 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
    4h 13m
    RM 472–952

  2. Bus, train, car ferry

    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
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain train
    4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    5. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train
    6. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2d 8h
    RM 226–573

  3. Bus, Mini Van

    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 Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus bus
    46h 13m
    RM 389–1,292

  4. Drive 2,447.1 km

    1. Drive from Hanoi to George Towncar car 2,447.1 km
    33h 40m
    RM 1,163–1,680

  5. 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 326–956

  6. Bus, drive, train, 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 bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Songkhlabus bus
    4. Drive from Songkhla to Padang Besarcar car
    5. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train
    6. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    46h 33m
    RM 407–591

  7. Bus

    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 Nakhon Si Thammaratbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus bus
    2d 18h
    RM 491–1,337

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
TicketRM 457Cheapest 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 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.

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