What is the cheapest way to get from Medan to Penang?

The cheapest way to get from Medan to Penang is to train and fly which costs RM 100 - RM 340 and takes 5h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Medan to Penang?

The fastest way to get from Medan to Penang is to train and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs RM 100 - RM 340.

How far is it from Medan to Penang?

The distance between Medan and Penang is 280 km.

How do I travel from Medan to Penang without a car?

The best way to get from Medan to Penang without a car is to ferry and bus and car ferry which takes 36h 13m and costs RM 390 - RM 1100.

How long does it take to get from Medan to Penang?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Medan to Penang, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Medan and Penang?

Penang is 1h ahead of Medan. It is currently 3:26 AM in Medan and 4:26 AM in Penang.

Where can I stay near Penang?

There are 2566+ hotels available in Penang.

Medan to Penang - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Medan to Penang by train, plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain
2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane KNO - PEN
5h 2m
RM 109–335
Ferry, bus, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
2. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry
3. Take the bus from Golden Mile Tower Singapore to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
36h 13m
RM 395–1,024
Ferry, bus, tram, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
2. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry
3. Take the bus from Concorde Shopping Centre to Sungai Siputbus
4. Take the tram from Chemor to Butterworthtram
5. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
37h 47m
RM 362–471

Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

49Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

RM 104Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 280.3 km
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Medan, Indonesia and Penang, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Medan to Penang. However, you can take the train to Kuala Namu, walk to Kuala-Namu-Airport-KNO airport, then fly to Penang International Airport (PEN). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Medan to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via Belawan, Tanjung Balai Karimun, Singapore Harbour Front, Harbourfront Stn Exit A, Golden Mile Tower Singapore, Butterworth Bus Terminal, and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 36h 13m.

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