There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Myanmar by plane, bus, train, car, or car ferry
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Fly to Yangon International Airport
best- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Yangon International Airport (RGN)plane PEN - RGN
2h 59m$202–520Mini Van, train, drive, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Salayatrain
- Take the train from Salaya to Wang Photrain
- Drive from Wang Pho to Thayetchaung, Myanmarcar
- Take the train from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Mawlamyine stationtrain
- Take the bus from Mawlamyine to Yangon Aung Mingalarbus
46h 31m$77–149Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Yangoncar
26h 43m$170–260Fly to Heho Airport
- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Heho Airport (HEH)plane PEN - HEH
8h$228–520Drive 1,871.9 km
- Drive from George Town to Yangoncar 1,871.9 km
26h 35m$177–256
Penang International Airport (PEN) to Yangon International Airport (RGN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Myanmar is to Mini Van and train and drive and bus which costs $75 - $150 and takes 46h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Myanmar is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $200 - $550.
The distance between Penang and Myanmar is 1380 km. The road distance is 1871.9 km.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Penang to Myanmar, including transfers.
Myanmar is 1h 30m behind Penang. It is currently 7:16 PM in Penang and 5:46 PM in Myanmar.
Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Myanmar is 1872 km. It takes approximately 26h 35m to drive from Penang to Myanmar.
There are 46+ hotels available in Myanmar.
What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Myanmar?
Myanmar Airways International and Malaysia Airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Yangon International Airport (RGN) once daily.
- Website
- maiair.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Yangon International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–550
Flights from Penang International Airport to Yangon International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–600
Flights from Penang International Airport to Heho Airport via Yangon International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–600
Flights from Penang International Airport to Heho Airport via Kuala Lumpur, Yangon International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–650
Flights from Penang International Airport to Heho Airport via Suvarnabhumi, Yangon International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–480
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Hat Yai to Salaya
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $8–11
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $9–12
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $19–21
Train from Salaya to Wang Pho
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–26
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–26
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–5
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $1–2
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $9–10
- Phone
- +60 4-261 5558
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–24
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- info@penangport.com.my
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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