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How to get fromKathmandu to Penangby plane, car, train, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kathmandu to Penang by plane, car, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Penang International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane KTM - PEN
    8h 49m
    RM 600–1,800

  2. Drive  4,154.3 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to George Towncar car 4,154.3 km
    2d 12h
    RM 2,168–3,131

  3. Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Alor Setar, train

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KTM - AOR
    2. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Tasek Gelugortrain train
    11h 1m
    RM 891–3,074

  4. Taxi to Simara Airport, fly to Penang International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Simara Airport (SIF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SIF - PEN
    11h 12m
    RM 1,452–3,616

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration8h 2mAverage Duration
TicketRM 553Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,954.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Penang, Malaysia?

Thai Airways International, Malaysia Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours.

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