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How to get fromVientiane to George Townby plane, train, car ferry, bus or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane VTE - PEN
    5h 39m
    RM 592–1,022

  2. Train, car ferry via Nong Khai

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 26
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besartrain train 45
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train
    4. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    30h 46m
    RM 93–466

  3. Bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Bangkok Nakon Chai Air Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus bus
    31h 41m
    RM 278–353

  4. Drive 1,775.8 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to George Towncar car 1,775.8 km
    24h 40m
    RM 1,262–1,822

  5. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Khamsavath station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 134
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train
    4. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    35h 43m
    RM 103–474

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus bus
    42h 8m
    RM 328–1,205

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRM 318Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and George Town, Malaysia?

Thai AirAsia, AirAsia, and two other airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Komtar Bus Terminal via Nong Khai, Bangkok Nakon Chai Air Bus Station, สถานีจตุจักร;Chatuchak Station, สถานีขนส่งสายใต้ใหม่, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, and Hat Yai in around 31h 41m.

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