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There are 7 ways to get from Hanoi to George Town by plane, bus, train, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Penang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane HAN - PEN
    8h 54m
    RM 343–808

  2. Bus, train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station 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 train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train
    5. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2d 11h
    RM 218–672

  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
    2d 5h
    RM 349–1,015

  4. Drive 2,440.1 km

    1. Drive from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to George Towncar car 2,440.1 km
    33h 40m
    RM 1,112–1,606

  5. Fly to Alor Setar, train, car ferry

    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane HAN - AOR
    2. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Butterworthtrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    11h 27m
    RM 384–1,346

  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 Satunbus bus
    4. Drive from Satun to Bukit Ketricar car
    5. Take the train from Bukit Ketri to Butterworthtrain train
    6. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2d 7h
    RM 357–1,282

  7. Bus, Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus bus
    5. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus bus
    2d 23h
    RM 665–812

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

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
TicketRM 281Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Vietnam Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) 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, Chatuchak Bus Terminal, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Bangkok, Bus Terminal (South), Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, and Hat Yai in around 2d 5h.

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