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How to get fromSydney to Penangby plane, tram, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Penang by plane, tram, or train

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  1. Fly to Penang International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SYD - PEN
    13h 18m
    RM 803–1,664

  2. Fly to Alor Setar, tram

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane SYD - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Tasek Gelugortram tram
    15h 50m
    RM 1,274–3,409

  3. Fly to Ipoh, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane SYD - IPH
    2. Take the train from Ipoh to Nibong Tebaltrain train
    17h 9m
    RM 1,457–3,912

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration13h 9mAverage Duration
TicketRM 750Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,905.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 18m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Penang, Malaysia?

Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours.

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