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Car
24 h 39 min
1775 km.
from $97
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Vientiane, Laos → Penang, Malaysia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Vientiane to Penang

Composite routes from Vientiane to Penang

Cheapest
24 h 39 min
Car
1775 km.
from $97
Other
36 h 30 min
1416 km.
from $118.30
9 h 11 min
Bus, Plane
1416 km.
from $157.48
40 h 14 min
1416 km.
from $126.74

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 5
AirAsia
Website
Thai AirAsia
Website
Thai Airways International
Website
Firefly
Website
Scoot Tigerair
Website
AirAsia
Website
7h 50m
Tuesday and Saturday
$76.22–$228.67
Thai AirAsia
Website
4h 35m
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$82.57–$228.67
Thai Airways International
Website
7h 25m
Every day
$165.15–$330.30
Firefly
Website
6h
Every day
$95.28–$381.11
Scoot Tigerair
Website
6h 42m
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$76.22–$228.67
Train operators
Found: 2
State Railway of Thailand
Website
KTM Komuter
Website
State Railway of Thailand
Website
11h 40m
Once daily
$6.10–$49.54
1690
1690
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
KTM Komuter
Website
1h 51m
Hourly
$4.45–$5.34
+60 3 2267 1200
+60 3 2267 1200
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
Penang Port
Website
Penang Port
Website
20 min
Hourly
$0.48
Bus operators
Found: 9
The Transport Company
Website
Soutchai Travel
Website
Vientiane Capital Bus Enterprise
Website
Tara Tour and Travel
Website
Paradive Travel
Website
Beh Travel & Tour Sdn
Website
Nakhonborrikarn
Website
New Asian Travel
Website
Hat Yai Transport
The Transport Company
Website
13h 25m
Once daily
$19.06–$27.95
1490
1490
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Soutchai Travel
Website
13h
Once daily
$43.19–$50.81
+856 21 254512-5
+856 21 254512-5
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Vientiane Capital Bus Enterprise
Website
2h 30m
Every 4 hours
$1.13
+856305351495
+856305351495
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Tara Tour and Travel
Website
15h
Once daily
$34.30–$52.09
086 065 5466
086 065 5466
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Paradive Travel
Website
12h 37m
Once daily
$31.76–$39.38
+66 81 453 5199
+66 81 453 5199
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Beh Travel & Tour Sdn
Website
4h 23m
Twice daily
$15.12
019 - 545 3888
019 - 545 3888
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Nakhonborrikarn
Website
3h 35m
Hourly
$6.57
New Asian Travel
Website
4h
3 times a day
$18.06
+60 4-261 5558
+60 4-261 5558
Call
Hat Yai Transport
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Hourly
$7.72

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Penang?

The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Penang is to train and car ferry which costs $23.91 - $130.43 and takes 32h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vientiane to Penang?

The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Penang is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $65.22 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Vientiane and Penang?

No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane to Penang. However, there are services departing from Vientiane Any Hotels and arriving at Komtar Bus Terminal via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 30m.

How far is it from Vientiane to Penang?

The distance between Vientiane and Penang is 1436 km. The road distance is 1788.6 km.

How do I travel from Vientiane to Penang without a car?

The best way to get from Vientiane to Penang without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 32h 2m and costs $23.91 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Penang?

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Vientiane to Penang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vientiane to Penang bus from?

Vientiane to Penang bus services, operated by Soutchai Travel, depart from Vientiane Any Hotels station.

Bus or fly from Vientiane to Penang?

The best way to get from Vientiane to Penang is to fly which takes 6h 51m and costs $65.22 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Van, which costs $70.65 - $92.39 and takes 36h 30m.

Where does the Vientiane to Penang bus arrive?

Vientiane to Penang bus services, operated by Soutchai Travel, arrive at Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Vientiane and Penang?

Penang is 1h ahead of Vientiane. It is currently 14:48 in Vientiane and 15:48 in Penang.

Can I drive from Vientiane to Penang?

Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Penang is 1789 km. It takes approximately 25h to drive from Vientiane to Penang.

Where can I stay near Penang?

There are 2365+ hotels available in Penang. Prices start at $32.97 per night.
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