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

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There are 4 ways to get from Jakarta to Penang by plane, ferry, train, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Penang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane CGK - PEN
    4h 58m
    RM 292–706

  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 211–331

  3. Fly to Alor Setar, train

    1. Fly from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane CGK - AOR
    2. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Tasek Gelugortrain train
    8h 15m
    RM 273–1,209

  4. 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 10h
    RM 320–506

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
TicketRM 211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,484.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

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

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