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How to get fromSri Lanka to Penangby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Sri Lanka to Penang by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Penang International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane CMB - PEN
    6h 27m
    RM 585–1,342

  2. Fly to Alor Setar, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane CMB - AOR
    2. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Tasek Gelugortrain train
    7h 24m
    RM 806–2,695

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRM 735Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,272.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Sri Lanka and Penang, Malaysia?

AirAsia, SriLankan Airlines, and seven other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours.

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