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How to get fromPenang to Bukit Lawangby plane, bus, taxi, car ferry, train, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Penang to Bukit Lawang by plane, bus, taxi, car ferry, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly, bus, taxi

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    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane PEN - KNO
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Namu Airport to Binjaibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Binjai to Bukit Lawangtaxi taxi
    4h 20m
    Rp 914,093–1,806,257

  2. Car ferry, train, ferry, taxi

    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
    3. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawanferry ferry
    5. Take the taxi from Belawan to Bukit Lawangtaxi taxi
    39h 40m
    Rp 1,824,426–3,458,426

  3. Car ferry, bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Singapore Golden Mile Complexbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawanferry ferry
    6. Take the taxi from Belawan to Bukit Lawangtaxi taxi
    39h 49m
    Rp 2,382,926–3,812,426

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration54 minAverage Duration
TicketRp 408,012Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Bukit Lawang, North Sumatra, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Penang to Bukit Lawang. However, you can fly to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO), walk to Kuala Namu Airport, take the bus to Binjai, then take the taxi to Bukit Lawang. Alternatively, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the train to JB Sentral, walk to Johor Bahru, take the bus to Resorts World Sentosa, walk to Singapore Harbour Front, take the ferry to Tanjung Balai Karimun, take the ferry to Belawan, then take the taxi to Bukit Lawang.

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