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

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There are 3 ways to get from George Town to Kathmandu by plane, car, 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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane PEN - KTM
    9h 58m
    $101–311

  2. Drive 4,149 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Kathmanducar car 4,149 km
    2d 12h
    $531–766

  3. Car ferry, tram to Alor Setar, fly

    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 Anak Bukittram tram
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane AOR - KTM
    12h 36m
    $148–446

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration8h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Kathmandu, Nepal?

Thai Airways International, Malindo Airways, and three other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) every 4 hours.

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