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

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There are 3 ways to get from Kathmandu to Penang by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly 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 650–1,400

  2. Drive 4,154.3 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to George Towncar car 4,154.3 km
    2d 12h
    RM 2,161–3,121

  3. Fly 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
    10h 41m
    RM 831–3,189

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
TicketRM 648Cheapest 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 five other airlines fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours.

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