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

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

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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 3m
    RM 961–2,069

  2. Fly to Ipoh, tram

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane SYD - IPH
    2. Take the tram from Ipoh to Nibong Tebaltram tram
    18h 10m
    RM 1,465–3,796

  3. Fly to Alor Setar, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane SYD - AOR
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Tasek Gelugortrain train
    16h 12m
    RM 1,164–3,197

  4. Fly to Hat Yai, bus, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane SYD - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Tasek Gelugortrain train
    20h 8m
    RM 1,353–2,808

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

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration13h 43mAverage Duration
TicketRM 903Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,905.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 3m

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

Scoot Tigerair, Malaysia Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 3 hours.

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