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How to get fromChennai to Sungai Petaniby plane, car ferry, tram, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Chennai to Sungai Petani by plane, car ferry, tram, or car

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  1. Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, tram

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    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane MAA - PEN
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the tram from Butterworth to Sungai Petanitram tram
    9h 19m
    RM 511–1,161

  2. Drive 5,189.9 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Sungai Petanicar car 5,189.9 km
    3d 5h
    RM 2,472–3,571

  3. Fly to Alor Setar, tram

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane MAA - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Sungai Petanitram tram
    9h 52m
    RM 575–1,780

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
TicketRM 431Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,456.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Sungai Petani, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Sungai Petani. However, you can take the line 06721 train to Trisulam, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to Penang Airport, take the bus to Weld Quay, walk to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, then take the vehicle to Sungai Petani. Alternatively, you can drive from Chennai to Sungai Petani in around 3d 5h.

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