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How to get fromGeorge Town to Melbourneby plane, bus, car ferry or tram

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

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  1. Fly Penang International Airport to Melbourne Airport

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    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane PEN - MEL
    13h 17m
    $299–629

  2. Fly Penang International Airport to Avalon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane PEN - AVV
    2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus bus
    18h 7m
    $479–1,429

  3. Car ferry, tram to Alor Setar, fly to Melbourne Airport

    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 Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane AOR - MEL
    15h 55m
    $343–1,241

  4. Car ferry, tram to Ipoh, fly to Melbourne Airport

    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 Ipohtram tram
    3. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane IPH - MEL
    16h 30m
    $426–1,347

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration11hAverage Duration
Ticket$276Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Malaysia Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and two other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 4 hours.

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