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How to get fromSabang to Penangby ferry, plane, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Sabang to Penang by ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Ferry, fly to Penang International Airport

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Balohan Sabang to Banda Acehferry ferry
    2. Fly from Banda Aceh International Airport (BTJ) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane BTJ - PEN
    5h 8m
    RM 373–750

  2. Ferry, fly to Alor Setar, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Balohan Sabang to Banda Acehferry ferry
    2. Fly from Banda Aceh International Airport (BTJ) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane BTJ - AOR
    3. Take the train from Alor Setar to Tasek Gelugortrain train
    9h 53m
    RM 356–1,378

Banda Aceh International Airport (BTJ) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
TicketRM 315Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 598.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Sabang, Aceh, Indonesia and Penang, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Sabang to Penang. However, you can drive to Balohan Sabang, take the ferry to Banda Aceh, drive to Banda Aceh International Airport (BTJ) airport, then fly to Penang International Airport (PEN). Alternatively, you can drive to Balohan Sabang, take the ferry to Banda Aceh, drive to Banda Aceh International Airport (BTJ) airport, fly to Alor Setar (AOR), walk to Lapangan Terbang Sultan Abdul Halim, take the bus to Pekan Rabu, walk to Alor Setar, then take the train to Tasek Gelugor.

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