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How to Travel from

Vientiane to Penang

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Transport providers

Airlines

AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Penang
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$76.22–$228.67

Thai AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Penang
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.57–$228.67
Plane from Udonthani International Airport to Penang
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$266.78

Thai Airways International

Website:
thaiairways.com/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Penang
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.15–$330.30
Plane from Udonthani International Airport to Penang
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.56–$381.11

Firefly

Website:
fireflyz.com.my/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Penang
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$381.11
Plane from Udonthani International Airport to Penang
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$431.92

Scoot Tigerair

Website:
flyscoot.com/en
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Penang
Ave. Duration:
6h 42m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.22–$228.67

Train operators

State Railway of Thailand

Phone:
1690
Website:
dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
Train from Khamsavath Station to Krung
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.10–$49.54
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat
Ave. Duration:
14h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.26–$58.44
Train from Hat Yai to Padang
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.52–$30.49

KTM Komuter

Phone:
+60 3 2267 1200
Website:
ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Padang Besar to Butterworth
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.45–$5.34

Other operators

Penang Port

Website:
penangport.com.my/Services/Ferry-Services
Other from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$0.48

Bus operators

The Transport Company

Phone:
1490
Website:
tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhon
Ave. Duration:
13h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.06–$27.95

Soutchai Travel

Phone:
+856 21 254512-5
Website:
soutchaitravel.com/
Bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.19–$50.81

Vientiane Capital Bus Enterprise

Phone:
+856305351495
Website:
facebook.com/VientianeCity2Bus/
Bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Udonthani
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.13

Tara Tour and Travel

Phone:
086 065 5466
Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/tara-tour-and-travel?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMwODAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoyfGhoOjV8aG86MywyMDI1MDMwODAwMDAsMDE5NTc0YzktZmE3NC03MzYzLTk1NDItNDc5ZDgyYjdlZDdjLA
Bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.30–$52.09

Paradive Travel

Phone:
+66 81 453 5199
Website:
paradivetravel.lnwshop.com/
Bus from Hua Lamphong station to Suratthani
Ave. Duration:
12h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.76–$39.38

Beh Travel & Tour Sdn

Phone:
019 - 545 3888
Website:
behtravelandtour.com/
Bus from Hat Yai to Prangin
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.12

Nakhonborrikarn

Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/nakhonborrikarn?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoxfGhoOjN8aG86MiwyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAsMDE5NTgyNGItODFiYi03MmViLWE5ZGMtY2VjMWViZmE2ZWNkLA
Bus from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Hat
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.57

New Asian Travel

Phone:
+60 4-261 5558
Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/new-asian-travel?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoyfGhoOjJ8aG86MywyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAsMDE5NTgyNGItZTU4Yi03NThiLWE4MGUtMGY0ZmJhYWEyNTdlLA
Bus from Hat Yai to Komtar
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.06

Hat Yai Transport

Bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Hat
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$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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