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

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There are 4 ways to get from Brisbane to Penang by plane, train, tram, or bus

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  1. Fly to Penang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane BNE - PEN
    13h
    RM 1,455–2,873

  2. Fly to Alor Setar, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane BNE - AOR
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Tasek Gelugortrain train
    17h 20m
    RM 1,258–3,301

  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
    16h 58m
    RM 1,859–8,100

  4. Fly to Hat Yai, bus, train

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane BNE - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Tasek Gelugortrain train
    17h 56m
    RM 1,447–4,612

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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration12h 56mAverage Duration
TicketRM 961Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,748.2 km
  • Duration: 13h

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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