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How to get fromGeorge Town to Launcestonby plane, bus, car ferry or train

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

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  1. Fly Penang International Airport to Launceston

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    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Launceston (LST)planePEN - LST
    14h 55m
    $386–1,346

  2. Fly Penang International Airport to Hobart, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Hobart (HBA)planePEN - HBA
    2. Take the bus from Hobart Transit Centre, Liverpool St to Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2bus
    19h 37m
    $360–1,222

  3. Fly Penang International Airport to Devonport Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Devonport Airport (DPO)planePEN - DPO
    2. Take the bus from Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop A to Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2bus
    17h 39m
    $395–1,132

  4. Car ferry, train to Ipoh, fly to Launceston

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain
    3. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Launceston (LST)planeIPH - LST
    18h 40m
    $743–2,165

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Launceston (LST) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration13h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$338Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Launceston, TAS, Australia?

Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, and four other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Launceston (LST) 3 times a day.

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