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How to get fromGeorge Town to Hanoiby plane, bus, car ferry, train, car or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from George Town to Hanoi by plane, bus, car ferry, train, car, or tram

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane PEN - HAN
    8h 12m
    $87–173

  2. Car ferry, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath stationtrain train 133
    5. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 8h
    $53–178

  3. Mini Van, bus

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phitsanulok Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Mukdahanbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Savannakhet Bus Station to Hanoibus bus
    2d
    $105–145

  4. Drive 2,441 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationcar car 2,441 km
    33h 41m
    $284–410

  5. Car ferry, tram, drive, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Bukit Katritram tram
    3. Drive from Bukit Katri to Satuncar car
    4. Take the bus from Satun to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Mukdahanbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Savannakhet Bus Station to Hanoibus bus
    2d 8h
    $89–333

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientianebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 15h
    $102–147

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Hanoi, Vietnam?

Thai AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hanoi via Hat Yai, Phitsanulok Bus Terminal, Phitsanulok, Mukdahan, and Savannakhet Bus Station in around 2d.

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