How to get fromGeorge Town to Pekanbaruby plane, car ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from George Town to Pekanbaru by plane, car ferry, or train

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Fly from Penang International Airport
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1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU)plane PEN - PKU
6h 30m
Rp 1,513,740–2,516,278
Car ferry, train to Alor Setar, fly
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the train from Butterworth to Anak Bukittrain
3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU)plane AOR - PKU
7h 49m
Rp 1,713,247–6,788,247

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) flights

49Weekly Planes

5h 23mAverage Duration

Rp 1,187,065Cheapest Price

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Distance: 588.7 km
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Pekanbaru, Indonesia?

Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and four other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) every 4 hours.

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Pekanbaru(opens in a new window), Indonesia(opens in a new window)

Pekanbaru is the capital city of the Indonesian province of Riau, and a major economic centre on the eastern side of Sumatra Island with its name derived from the Malay words for 'new market' ('pekan' is market and 'baru' is new). It has an area of, with a population of 897,767 at the 2010 Census, and 983,356 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 1,007,540 (comprising 506,231 males and 501,309 females). It is located on the banks of the Siak River, which flows into the Strait of Malacca, Pekanbaru has direct access to the busy strait and has long been known as a trading port.

Places to stay in Pekanbaru

The Premiere Pekanbaru(Opens in a new window)

7.9Good

Novotel Pekanbaru(Opens in a new window)

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FOX Hotel Pekanbaru(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Amaris Hotel Pekanbaru(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

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