There are 3 ways to get from Medan to Penang Airport (PEN) by train, plane, ferry, bus, or car ferry
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain
- Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane KNO - PEN
5h 2mRM 149–365Ferry, bus, train, car ferry
- Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
- Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry
- Take the bus from Resorts World Sentosa to Johor Bahrubus Ts8
- Take the train from JB Sentral to Butterworthtrain
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
38h 35mRM 277–614Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
- Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry
- Take the bus from Golden Mile Tower Singapore to Terminal Bas Sungai Nibongbus
44h 43mRM 402–662
Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Medan to Penang Airport (PEN) is to train and fly which costs RM 140 - RM 370 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Medan to Penang Airport (PEN) is to train and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs RM 140 - RM 370.
The distance between Medan and Penang Airport (PEN) is 280 km.
The best way to get from Medan to Penang Airport (PEN) without a car is to ferry and bus and train and car ferry which takes 38h 35m and costs RM 270 - RM 650.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Medan to Penang Airport (PEN), including transfers.
Penang Airport (PEN) is 1h ahead of Medan. It is currently 1:21 PM in Medan and 2:21 PM in Penang Airport (PEN).
There are 2500+ hotels available in Penang Airport (PEN).
What companies run services between Medan, Indonesia and Penang Airport (PEN), Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Medan to Penang Airport (PEN). However, you can take the train to Kuala Namu, walk to Kuala-Namu-Airport-KNO airport, then fly to Penang International Airport (PEN). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Medan to Penang Airport via Belawan, Tanjung Balai Karimun, Singapore Harbour Front, Resorts World Sentosa, Johor Bahru, JB Sentral, Butterworth, Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, and Weld Quay in around 38h 35m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Kuala Namu International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 130–340
- Website
- lionair.co.id
Flights from Kuala Namu International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 170–380
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Kuala Namu International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 250–350
- [email protected]
- Website
- railink.co.id
Train from Medan to Kuala Namu
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 9–15
- Schedules at
- railink.co.id
- Book at
- reservation.railink.co.id
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from JB Sentral to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 110
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 66–71
- Gold
- RM 110
- Platinum
- RM 145–155
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from JB Sentral to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 18–85
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 18–26
- Express
- RM 55–85
- Phone
- +65 6295 9009
- [email protected]
- Website
- transtar.travel
Bus from Resorts World Sentosa to Johor Bahru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 15–70
- Schedules at
- transtar.travel
- Phone
- +65 6396 5681
- [email protected]
- Website
- StarMart Express
Bus from Golden Mile Tower Singapore to Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 160–230
- Book at
- Omio
- Website
- StarMart Express
- Phone
- +62 811-1621-162
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimun
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 60–80
- Schedules at
- pelni.co.id
- Economy Class
- RM 60–80
Ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimun
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 60–80
- Schedules at
- pelni.co.id
- Economy Class
- RM 60–80
- Phone
- +65 6331 4123
- [email protected]
- Website
- sindoferry.com.sg
Ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Front
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 140–300
- Schedules at
- sindoferry.com.sg
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Front
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 140–300
- Schedules at
- sindoferry.com.sg
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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