What is the cheapest way to get from Xiamen to Penang?

The cheapest way to get from Xiamen to Penang is to fly which costs RM 550 - RM 1800 and takes 4h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Xiamen to Penang?

The fastest way to get from Xiamen to Penang is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs RM 550 - RM 1800.

Is there a direct bus between Xiamen and Penang?

No, there is no direct bus from Xiamen to Penang. However, there are services departing from Xiamen and arriving at Komtar via Haikou Xiuying Port Bus Terminal, Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre, Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Vientiane Any Hotels and Mochit Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 1h.

How far is it from Xiamen to Penang?

The distance between Xiamen and Penang is 2878 km. The road distance is 3936.9 km.

How do I travel from Xiamen to Penang without a car?

The best way to get from Xiamen to Penang without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 14h and costs RM 1200 - RM 1800.

How long does it take to get from Xiamen to Penang?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Xiamen to Penang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xiamen to Penang bus from?

Xiamen to Penang bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Xiamen station.

Bus or fly from Xiamen to Penang?

The best way to get from Xiamen to Penang is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs RM 550 - RM 1800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 900 - RM 1300 and takes 4 days 1h.

Where does the Xiamen to Penang bus arrive?

Xiamen to Penang bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Haikou station.

Can I drive from Xiamen to Penang?

Yes, the driving distance between Xiamen to Penang is 3937 km. It takes approximately 2 days 2h to drive from Xiamen to Penang.

Where can I stay near Penang?

There are 2422+ hotels available in Penang.

Xiamen to Penang - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Xiamen to Penang by plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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1. Fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane XMN - PEN
4h 35m
RM 571–1,725
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Xiamen to Kunming South Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Mochit Terminal to Komtarbus
2d 14h
RM 1,294–1,713
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Xiamen to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2d 2h
RM 2,020–2,918
Bus
1. Take the bus from Xiamen to Haikoubus
2. Take the bus from Haikou Xiuying Port Bus Terminal to Nanningbus
3. Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
6. Take the bus from Mochit Terminal to Komtarbus
4d 1h
RM 918–1,305
Drive 3,936.9 km
1. Drive from Xiamen to George Towncar 3,936.9 km
2d 2h
RM 2,027–2,928

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

34Weekly Planes

6h 55mAverage Duration

RM 558Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,877.6 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Xiamen, China and Penang, Malaysia?

Xiamen Airlines, Thai Airways International, and four other airlines fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Xiamen to Komtar via Haikou, Haikou Xiuying Port Bus Terminal, Nanning, Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre, Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Vientiane - Southern Bus Station, Vientiane Any Hotels, Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2), and Mochit Terminal in around 4d 1h.

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