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How to get fromBrisbane to Penangby plane, tram, or train

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

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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 1,052–2,870

  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
    17h 12m
    RM 1,273–3,515

  3. Fly to Ipoh, train

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane BNE - IPH
    2. Take the train from Ipoh to Nibong Tebaltrain train
    15h 56m
    RM 1,756–4,418

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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration13h 6mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,015Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,748.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 5m

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

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

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