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How to get fromKulim to Ho Chi Minhby plane, train, bus, car or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Kulim to Ho Chi Minh by plane, train, bus, car, or tram

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  1. Fly from Penang International Airport

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    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)planePEN - SGN
    4h 58m
    $75–169

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartrain
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain46
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus
    4. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Expressbus
    39h 28m
    $107–113

  3. Drive 1,981.3 km

    1. Drive from Kulim to Ho Chi Minhcar1,981.3 km
    28h 12m
    $230–333

  4. Tram to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Anak Bukittram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)planeAOR - SGN
    7h 15m
    $96–164

  5. Mini Van, bus

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus
    4. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Expressbus
    42h 56m
    $117–127

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kulim, Malaysia and Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam?

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kulim to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express via (M1) The Summit, Terminal Komtar, Komtar Bus Terminal, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, Opposite Bangkok Business College, Bangkok, and Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express in around 42h 56m.

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