1. Vietnam to Malaysia
2. How to book tickets
3. Travel to Malaysia
4. Routes in Malaysia
5. FAQ + Travel Tips
6. Book Tickets Online
From Vietnam to Malaysia you can travel by bus, train or plane.
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- Exploring Southeast Asia? Don’t miss out on the charms of Malaysia! Malaysia beckons with its stunning landscapes, spanning from the peninsula of mainland Asia to the northern reaches of Borneo. West Malaysia shares borders with Thailand and is linked to Singapore via a causeway and bridge, boasting coastlines along the South China Sea and the Straits of Malacca. Meanwhile, East Malaysia (Borneo) shares its borders with Brunei and Indonesia. Malaysia boasts pristine beaches, lush jungles, and untouched natural wonders, making it a haven for travelers seeking unexplored gems. There are several convenient transportation options from Vietnam to Malaysia, including overland routes through Cambodia and Thailand via bus and train combinations, or via a direct flight to Kuala Lumpur.
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Opt for the Bus + Train Combo Through Cambodia and Thailand.
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- You can travel from Vietnam to Malaysia by land via Cambodia and Thailand. This countries offer various modern bus and train connections. The most fastest way is to travel by plane, there are some direct flights between Vietnam and Malaysia, e.g. Hanoi > Kuala Lumpur, Saigon > Kuala Lumpur + Penang. There are 3 routes, if you will be traveling by land from Ho Chi Minh City: 1. From Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok, 2. Bangkok to Hat Yai, 3. Hat Yai to Penang (or Kuala Lumpur). Malaysia does not have so wide railway network, but it is covered very well by bus connections, for example, you can travel by bus from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore. Railway network in Malaysia connects Kuala Lumpur with the north and south and Kota Bharu in the east. The most popular railway route (Jungle train) is from Johor Bahru in the south to the east – to Kota Bharu (Tumpat). The biggest transite hub is in Kuala Lumpur – Kuala Lumpur Sentral. You can book tickets + flights from Vietnam to Malaysia online.
| Transfer Mode – Vietnam to Malaysia: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Flight – Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur | 3-3.5 hours | $70-200/pp |
| Flight – Saigon to Kuala Lumpur | 2 hours | $70-100/pp |
| Flight – Saigon to Penang | 2 hours | $80-200/pp |
| Bus / Train via Thailand | about 2 days | $60-130/pp |
🎫 How to book bus, train tickets + flights from Vietnam to Malaysia?
Now it is very easy to book bus, train tickets or flights from Vietnam to Malaysia online. You will save your travel time and also money. You can search and book tickets or various flights at 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜ online. These websites are the one of the best search engines for Southeast Asia. 12go.asia offers to book tickets or flights for various countries of Asia, eg.: Thailand, Malaysia, Philipinnes, Vietnam, China, India, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar. Various well-known transport companies and airlines. Read all the information before you book and buy your tickets online.
Popular travel routes from Vietnam to Malaysia ⬇️
Popular travel routes in Malaysia ⬇️
Baolau – search, book and buy tickets in Southeast Asia
– Baolau sells the train and bus tickets, flight mainly for Vietnam (also a tickets for Cambodia and Laos, Malaysia…)
– company offers flights of various airlines in Southeast Asia
– ferry and boat tickets in Vietnam, Cambodia… (eg. ferry to Cat Ba, ferries to Phu Quoc, ferry to Nam Du Island, Quan Lan…)
– tickets for various routes in Vietnam (eg. Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, Da Lat to Hoi An, Nha Trang to Hoi An…
– you can use online train e-ticket in mobile phone in Vietnam (I recommend to print a ticket)
– the price of tickets or flights is from the official price of transport company or airlines
– read other information about ticket in your order, read also frequently asked questions on Baolau
12go.asia – search, book and buy tickets in Southeast Asia
– a specialist for tickets mainly for Thailand (also tickets for Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar…)
– from 2018 you can book train tickets for China online (Beijing to Shaghai, Shanghai to Hangzhou, Shenzhen to Guangzhou..)
– tickets for the most poular travel routes in Thailand, eg. Bangkok to Surat Thani, Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Bangkok to Phuket…
– ferry/boat tickets in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, eg. ferry to Koh Rong, Koh Samui, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Chang, Koh Kood…
– you can use an online train or bus, ferry ticket in Thailand in your smartphone
– if you buy a ticket of private trains in Vietnam to Sapa on 12go.asia or Baolau (Orient Express, Sapaly…), you must pick it up at the station
❓ FAQ + Tips – Travel from Vietnam to Malaysia:
1. How to book bus + train tickets or flights from Vietnam to Malaysia?
2. What is the travel time from Vietnam to Malaysia?
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- Travel from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia takes about 3-3.5 hour by direct flight, by bus/train about 2-3 days.
- Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Penang takes about 2 hours by plane and about 2 days by bus/train.
- Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur takes about 2 hours by plane and about 2 days by bus/train.
3. What is the price of transport from Vietnam to Malaysia?
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- Transfer from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur costs about $70-200/pp by plane and about $100+ by bus/train.
- Transfer from Ho Chi Minh City to Penang costs about $70-100/pp by plane and about $60+/pp by bus/train.
- Transfer from Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur costs about $80-200/pp by plane and about $670+/pp by bus/train.
4. What is the travel distance from Vietnam to Malaysia?
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- Travel distance from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia is about 1000 km by plane and about 3000 km by bus/train.
- Travel distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Penang is about 2000 km by bus/minivan and about 915 km by plane.
- Travel distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur is about 2400 km by bus/minivan and about 1400 km by plane.
5. What is the best and fast option of transport from Vietnam to Malaysia?
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- The best and fastest way how to get to Malaysia from Vietnam is to travel by plane. There are direct flights, e.g. between Hanoi and Kuala Lumpur and Ho Chi Minh City and Penang or Kuala Lumpur.
6. What is the cheapest option of transport from Vietnam to Malaysia?
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- The most cheapest option how to travel to Malaysia from Vietnam is to travel by bus/train via Cambodia and Thailand. But teoretically there are also cheap direct flights, sometimes these flights start at $60-80/pp.
7. Is it possible to travel by train from Vietnam to Malaysia?
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- No, there is no railway from Vietnam to Malaysia. But you can travel by Royal Railway train in Cambodia (Phnom Penh > Battambang or Poipet) and in Thailand by train of Thai Railways (Aranyaprathet > Hat Yai in southern Thailand via Bangkok). There is also a railway network in Malaysia and you can travel by KTM Berhad trains, you can also read this article: Malaysia Railway Schedule.
8. Is it possible to travel by boat from Vietnam to Malaysia?
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- Teoretically it is possible to travel by boat, but only like a several days private cruise.
9. Are there direct flights from Vietnam to Malaysia?
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- Yes, there are direct flights to Malaysia from Vietnam. E.g. from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur or Ho Chi Minh City to Penang or Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia.
10. What are the most important international airports in Malaysia?
11. What are the most visited islands in the east coast of Malaysia?
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- The most popular and visited islands in the east coast of Malaysia are Tioman Island, Redang Island and Perhentian Islands. You can travel to these islands from Kuala Lumpur, mostly by bus + ferry.
12. Where to go and travel from Malaysia?
13. How to travel in Malaysia?
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- In Malaysia you can use tourist buses, KTM trains, domestic flights, private taxi and there are also various ferries and boats to the nearby islands like Langkawi, Tioman, Perhentian… The most popular and also low-cost option is to travel by tourist bus. Read this article: Transportation in Malaysia.
14. What is the weather in Malaysia and what to expect?
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- The weather in Malaysia varies throughout the year. Generally, Malaysia experiences a tropical climate characterized by high temperatures and humidity. The country has two monsoon seasons—the Southwest Monsoon (May to September) and the Northeast Monsoon (November to March). During the Southwest Monsoon, the western coastal areas, including Kuala Lumpur, may experience heavy rainfall. The Northeast Monsoon brings rain to the eastern coastal areas. However, the interior regions and certain islands can be visited year-round.
15. What is the currency of Malaysia?
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- The Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) is the official currency of Malaysia, symbolized by RM. It is issued and regulated by the central bank, Bank Negara Malaysia. The ringgit is commonly abbreviated as MYR and is used for everyday transactions across the country. Banknotes and coins in various denominations make up the currency, facilitating both cash and electronic transactions. The exchange rate of the Malaysian Ringgit can be influenced by economic factors, global market conditions, and monetary policies set by the central bank.
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| Travel Route | Travel Time (hours) | Price Range (USD) | Travel Distance (km) |
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| Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur | 3-3.5 (flight) | $70-200 (plane), $100+ (bus / train) | 1000 (plane), 3000 (bus / train) |
| Ho Chi Minh City to Penang | 2 (plane) | $70-100 (plane), $60+ (bus / train) | 915 (plane), 2000 (bus / minivan) |
| Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur | 2 (plane) | $80-200 (plane), $670+ (bus / train) | 1400 (plane), 2400 (bus / inivan) |
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