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How to get fromGeorge Town to Surabayaby plane, train, bus, ferry, or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from George Town to Surabaya by plane, train, bus, ferry, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Juanda International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Juanda International Airport (SUB)plane plane PEN - SUB
    2. Take the train from Waru to Surabaya Gubengtrain train
    8h 39m
    Rp 2,023,206–3,792,198

  2. Car ferry, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to JB Sentraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahru to Batam Centreferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Batu Ampar to Port of Tanjung Priokferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Tanjung Priok to Surabayaferry ferry
    3d 8h
    Rp 1,313,887–1,895,540

  3. Bus, ferry via Jakarta

    1. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Larkin Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahru to Batam Centreferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Batu Ampar to Port of Tanjung Priokferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from DAMRI Bus Station Jakarta to Surabaya Kotabus bus
    2d 13h
    Rp 1,445,761–2,670,166

  4. Fly to Ahmad Yani, train

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Ahmad Yani (SRG)plane plane PEN - SRG
    2. Take the train from Semarang Tawang to Surabaya Pasar Turitrain train
    11h 30m
    Rp 1,643,706–6,442,198

  5. Fly to Adisumarmo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC)plane plane PEN - SOC
    2. Take the train from Solo Balapan to Surabaya Gubengtrain train
    12h 32m
    Rp 2,070,707–7,349,199

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Boon Lay Shop Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Tanah Merah to Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Pelabuhan Sri Bayintan Kijang to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Portferry ferry
    3d 16h
    Rp 2,213,209–4,123,676

  7. Car ferry, train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to JB Sentraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Changi Airport Terminal 1bus bus Ts1
    4. Take the ferry from Tanah Merah to Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Pelabuhan Sri Bayintan Kijang to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Portferry ferry
    3d 18h
    Rp 1,550,248–3,868,701

George Town to Surabaya by bus, car, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,445,761Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,028 km
  • Duration: 8h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from George Town to Surabaya. However, you can take the bus to (M1) Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to Juanda International Airport (SUB), walk to Juanda Surabaya Airport, take the bus to Surabaya Bungurasih Bus Station, walk to Waru, then take the train to Surabaya Gubeng. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penang Komtar to Surabaya Kota via Larkin Bus Terminal, Larkin Sentral, JB Sentral, Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahru, Batam Centre, Batu Ampar, Port of Tanjung Priok, and DAMRI Bus Station Jakarta in around 2d 13h.

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