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How to get fromBrisbane to Penangby plane or tram

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There are 3 ways to get from Brisbane to Penang by plane or tram

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  1. Fly to Penang International Airport

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane BNE - PEN
    13h 5m
    RM 1,002–2,770

  2. Fly to Alor Setar, tram

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane BNE - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Tasek Gelugortram tram
    16h 55m
    RM 1,273–3,415

  3. Fly to Ipoh, tram

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane BNE - IPH
    2. Take the tram from Ipoh to Nibong Tebaltram tram
    15h 58m
    RM 1,656–4,097

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration12h 48mAverage Duration
TicketRM 984Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,748.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 5m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Penang, Malaysia?

Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 5 times a day.

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