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How to get fromCanberra to George Townby plane, tram, car ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Canberra to George Town by plane, tram, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Canberra International Airport to Penang International Airport

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane CBR - PEN
    16h 22m
    RM 1,110–4,019

  2. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Penang International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SYD - PEN
    16h 59m
    RM 1,013–2,067

  3. Fly Canberra International Airport to Alor Setar, tram, car ferry

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane CBR - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Butterworthtram tram
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    18h 42m
    RM 1,831–4,164

  4. Bus to Merimbula Airport, fly to Penang International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Canberra Station, Coach Stop to Park St At Wonga Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Merimbula Airport (MIM) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane MIM - PEN
    20h 56m
    RM 1,070–2,701

Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration15h 21mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,844.7 km
  • Duration: 16h 22m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and George Town, Malaysia?

Qantas, Malaysia Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours.

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