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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Penang is to fly which costs RM 1500 - RM 3700 and takes 17h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Penang is to fly which takes 17h 12m and costs RM 1500 - RM 3700.

How far is it from Rome to Penang?

The distance between Rome and Penang is 9483 km.

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

It takes approximately 17h 12m to get from Rome to Penang, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Rome and Penang?

Penang is 7h ahead of Rome. It is currently 2:56 AM in Rome and 9:56 AM in Penang.

Where can I stay near Penang?

There are 2422+ hotels available in Penang.

Rome to Penang - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Rome to Penang by plane, bus, train, or tram

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Fly to Penang International Airport
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1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane FCO - PEN
17h 12m
RM 1,517–3,624
Fly to Hat Yai, bus, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane FCO - HDY
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus
3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Tasek Gelugortrain
22h 7m
RM 2,009–3,263
Fly to Alor Setar, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane FCO - AOR
2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Tasek Gelugortrain
22h 46m
RM 1,520–5,052
Fly to Ipoh, tram
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Ipoh (IPH)plane FCO - IPH
2. Take the tram from Ipoh to Nibong Tebaltram
20h 19m
RM 2,221–12,051

Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

18Weekly Planes

19h 6mAverage Duration

RM 1,266Cheapest Price

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Distance: 9,483 km
Duration: 17h 12m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Penang, Malaysia?

Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and three other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 3 times a day.

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How to get fromRome to Penangby plane, bus, train, or tram

There are 4 ways to get from Rome to Penang by plane, bus, train, or tram

Fly to Penang International Airport

Fly to Hat Yai, bus, train

Fly to Alor Setar, train

Fly to Ipoh, tram