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How to get fromGeorge Town to Colomboby plane, car ferry, or tram

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There are 2 ways to get from George Town to Colombo by plane, car ferry, or tram

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  1. Fly from Penang International Airport

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    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane PEN - CMB
    8h 42m
    Rs 68,758–121,305

  2. Car ferry, tram to Alor Setar, fly

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    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram tram
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane AOR - CMB
    11h 3m
    Rs 65,494–195,054

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
TicketRs 51,137Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from George Town to Colombo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,321.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Firefly, SriLankan Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) every 3 hours.

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