What is the cheapest way to get from George Town to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from George Town to Melbourne is to fly which costs $320 - $600 and takes 13h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from George Town to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from George Town to Melbourne is to fly which takes 13h 17m and costs $320 - $600.

How far is it from George Town to Melbourne?

The distance between George Town and Melbourne is 6680 km.

How long does it take to get from George Town to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 13h 17m to get from George Town to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between George Town and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 3h ahead of George Town. It is currently 1:11 AM in George Town and 4:11 AM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5290+ hotels available in Melbourne.

George Town to Melbourne - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from George Town to Melbourne by plane, car ferry, tram, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Penang International Airport
best
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)PEN - MEL
13h 17m
$329–569
Car ferry, tram to Alor Setar, fly
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukit
3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)AOR - MEL
15h 50m
$370–1,241
Car ferry, train to Ipoh, fly
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Butterworth to Ipoh
3. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)IPH - MEL
16h 53m
$676–2,038

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

46Weekly Planes

11h 3mAverage Duration

$306Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from George Town to Melbourne.

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Distance: 6,680.4 km
Duration: 13h 17m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

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

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