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How to get fromJakarta to Penangby plane, ferry, train, car ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Jakarta to Penang by plane, ferry, train, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane CGK - PEN
    5h 3m
    RM 252–655

  2. Ferry, train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port of Tanjung Priok to Batu Amparferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahruferry ferry
    3. Take the train from JB Sentral to Butterworthtrain train
    4. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2d 5h
    RM 209–331

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Tanjung Priok to Batu Amparferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Batam Harbour Bay to Puteri Harbour Ferryferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2d 9h
    RM 326–504

Jakarta to Penang by bus, foot, ferry, car, train, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
TicketRM 209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,484.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Jakarta, Indonesia and Penang, Malaysia?

Indonesia AirAsia, AirAsia, and six other airlines fly from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) hourly.

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