There are 3 ways to get from Kathmandu to Penang by plane, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Penang International Airport
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane KTM - PEN
8h 49mRM 650–1,400Drive 4,154.3 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to George Towncar 4,154.3 km
2d 12hRM 2,173–3,139Fly to Alor Setar, train
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane KTM - AOR
- Take the train from Anak Bukit to Tasek Gelugortrain
10h 41mRM 816–2,262
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Penang is to fly which costs RM 650 - RM 1400 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Penang is to fly which takes 8h 49m and costs RM 650 - RM 1400.
The distance between Kathmandu and Penang is 2955 km. The road distance is 4154.3 km.
It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Kathmandu to Penang, including transfers.
Penang is 2h 15m ahead of Kathmandu. It is currently 2:23 PM in Kathmandu and 4:38 PM in Penang.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Penang is 4154 km. It takes approximately 2 days 12h to drive from Kathmandu to Penang.
There are 2414+ hotels available in Penang.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Penang, Malaysia?
Thai Airways International, Malaysia Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours.
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 700–2,400
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 700–3,000
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Anak Bukit to Tasek Gelugor
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 21–29
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Florence to Rome, What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, and How to travel India's Golden Triangle - to help you get the most out of your next trip.