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How to get fromPenang to Tanjung Balaiby plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, train, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Tanjung Balai by plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, train, or subway

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  1. Fly to Singapore Changi Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane PEN - SIN
    2. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    5h 20m
    Rp 1,851,854–3,989,358

  2. Car ferry, train, ferry

    cheapest
    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
    15h 31m
    Rp 867,284–1,767,284

  3. Bus, ferry via Johor Bahru

    1. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Larkin Bus Terminalbus bus Penang Komtar
    2. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    14h 36m
    Rp 1,097,677–2,301,259

  4. Fly to Senai International Airport, subway, ferry

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane PEN - JHB
    2. Take the subway from Marsiling to Dhoby Ghautsubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    6h 39m
    Rp 1,738,405–3,173,915

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Boon Lay Shop Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    14h 39m
    Rp 1,537,634–2,437,453

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) flights

Calendar117Weekly Planes
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
TicketRp 919,444Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Penang to Tanjung Balai.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 687 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Tanjung Balai, Kepulauan Riau, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Penang to Tanjung Balai. However, you can fly to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), walk to Changi Airport, take the subway to Tanah Merah MRT, take the subway to Outram Park, take the subway to Harbourfront, walk to Singapore Harbour Front, take the ferry to Tanjung Balai Karimun, then take the taxi to Tanjung Balai. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penang Komtar to Tanjung Balai via Larkin Bus Terminal, Larkin Sentral, JB Sentral, JB Custom IN, Queen Street Terminal, Ch of Our Lady of Lourdes, HarbourFront Stn/Vivocity, Singapore Harbour Front, and Tanjung Balai Karimun in around 14h 36m.

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