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How to get fromPenang Airport (PEN) to Medanby plane, train, bus, ferry, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Penang Airport (PEN) to Medan by plane, train, bus, ferry, or car ferry

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane PEN - KNO
    2. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    4h 30m
    Rp 666,637–1,596,739

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sungai Nibong to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Singapore Golden Mile Complexbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawanferry ferry
    38h 57m
    Rp 1,791,930–2,842,804

  3. Car ferry, train, ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Jb Sentraltrain train Ets
    3. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawanferry ferry
    39h 52m
    Rp 1,297,410–2,500,185

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration53 minAverage Duration
TicketRp 607,706Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Penang Airport (PEN), Malaysia and Medan, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Penang Airport (PEN) to Medan. However, you can fly to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO), walk to Kuala Namu, then take the train to Medan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penang Airport to Medan via Terminal Sungai Nibong, Terminal Meru Raya, Golden Mile Cplx, HarbourFront Stn/Vivocity, Singapore Harbour Front, Tanjung Balai Karimun, and Belawan in around 38h 57m.

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