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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 43m
    Rs 53,687–141,241

  2. Car ferry, tram to Alor Setar, fly

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    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Startram tram
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane AOR - CMB
    11h 25m
    Rs 50,550–173,650

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

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
TicketRs 35,854Cheapest Price
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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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