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How to get fromPort of Penang to Medanby car ferry, plane, train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Car ferry, fly, train

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    1. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane PEN - KNO
    3. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    7h 35m
    Rp 665,670–1,701,667

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Jb Sentraltrain train Ets
    2. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawanferry ferry
    38h 9m
    Rp 1,281,391–2,476,388

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Butterworth 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 27m
    Rp 1,824,891–2,850,388

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration53 minAverage Duration
TicketRp 607,639Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 309.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Port of Penang to Medan. However, you can take the line 613 bus to (M1) Penang Sentral, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, walk to Weld Quay, take the bus to Penang Airport, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO), walk to Kuala Namu, then take the train to Medan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dataran Pemuda Merdeka to Medan via (M1) Penang Sentral, Butterworth, Jb Sentral, Johor Bahru, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore Harbour Front, Tanjung Balai Karimun, and Belawan in around 38h 9m.

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