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

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

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  1. Fly to Penang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane AKL - PEN
    16h 12m
    RM 2,121–3,828

  2. Fly to Alor Setar, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane AKL - AOR
    2. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Tasek Gelugortrain train
    20h 24m
    RM 1,542–5,581

  3. Fly to Ipoh, tram

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane AKL - IPH
    2. Take the tram from Ipoh to Nibong Tebaltram tram
    22h 40m
    RM 1,725–4,355

  4. Fly to Hat Yai, bus, train

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane AKL - 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
    22h 21m
    RM 2,313–4,167

Auckland (AKL) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration15h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,046Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,036.6 km
  • Duration: 16h 12m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Penang, Malaysia?

Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Auckland (AKL) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 5 times a day.

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