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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 52,757–111,304

  2. Car ferry, tram to Alor Setar, fly

    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

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
TicketRs 44,759Cheapest Price
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  • 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 4 hours.

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