What is the cheapest way to get from Penang to Medan?

The cheapest way to get from Penang to Medan is to fly and train which costs Rp470000 - Rp1300000 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penang to Medan?

The fastest way to get from Penang to Medan is to fly and train which takes 4h 30m and costs Rp470000 - Rp1300000.

How far is it from Penang to Medan?

The distance between Penang and Medan is 280 km.

How do I travel from Penang to Medan without a car?

The best way to get from Penang to Medan without a car is to car ferry and train and ferry which takes 38h 30m and costs Rp1300000 - Rp2900000.

How long does it take to get from Penang to Medan?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Penang to Medan, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Penang and Medan?

Medan is 1h behind Penang. It is currently 7:58 PM in Penang and 6:58 PM in Medan.

Where can I stay near Medan?

There are 447+ hotels available in Medan.

Penang to Medan - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, ferry, and bus

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

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Fly, train
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1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane PEN - KNO
2. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain
4h 30m
Rp 471,093–1,271,257
Car ferry, train, ferry
1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the train from Butterworth to JB Sentraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
4. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawanferry
38h 30m
Rp 1,344,426–2,818,879
Car ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Rayabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Singapore Golden Mile Complexbus
4. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
5. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawanferry
38h 39m
Rp 1,902,926–3,172,879

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

49Weekly Planes

54 minAverage Duration

Rp 408,012Cheapest Price

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Distance: 280.3 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Medan, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Penang 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 car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Medan via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, Butterworth, JB Sentral, Johor Bahru, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore Harbour Front, Tanjung Balai Karimun, and Belawan in around 38h 30m.

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