There are 3 ways to get from Kolkata 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 Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane CCU - PEN
8h 5mRM 506–1,437Drive 3,612.1 km
- Drive from Kolkata to George Towncar 3,612.1 km
2d 5hRM 1,743–2,518Fly to Alor Setar, train
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane CCU - AOR
- Take the train from Anak Bukit to Tasek Gelugortrain
10h 57mRM 577–1,990
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Penang is to fly which costs RM 500 - RM 1500 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Penang is to fly which takes 8h 5m and costs RM 500 - RM 1500.
The distance between Kolkata and Penang is 2324 km. The road distance is 3612.1 km.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Kolkata to Penang, including transfers.
Penang is 2h 30m ahead of Kolkata. It is currently 10:26 AM in Kolkata and 12:56 PM in Penang.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Penang is 3612 km. It takes approximately 2 days 5h to drive from Kolkata to Penang.
There are 2414+ hotels available in Penang.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Penang, Malaysia?
Thai Lion Mentari, Malaysia Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours.
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 600–2,200
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Penang International Airport via Phuket
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 550–1,600
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 750–2,700
- 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
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