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There are 6 ways to get from George Town to Myanmar by plane, car ferry, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Yangon International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Yangon International Airport (RGN)plane plane PEN - RGN
    5h 56m
    $202–552

  2. Car ferry, train, drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Nakhon Pathomtrain train 46
    4. Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to Chong Khaeptrain train
    5. Drive from Chong Khaep to Thayetchaung, Myanmarcar car
    6. Take the train from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Mawlamyine stationtrain train
    7. Take the bus from Mawlamyine to Yangon Aung Mingalarbus bus
    44h 3m
    $60–170

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Yangoncar car
    26h 42m
    $170–260

  4. Fly to Mandalay International Airport

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)plane plane PEN - MDL
    9h 43m
    $359–986

  5. Mini Van, train, drive, bus

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Nakhon Pathomtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to Wang Photrain train
    4. Drive from Wang Pho to Thayetchaung, Myanmarcar car
    5. Take the train from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Mawlamyine stationtrain train
    6. Take the bus from Mawlamyine to Yangon Aung Mingalarbus bus
    47h 4m
    $73–182

  6. Drive 1,870.6 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Yangoncar car 1,870.6 km
    26h 34m
    $177–256

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Yangon International Airport (RGN) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Myanmar?

Myanmar Airways International and Malaysia Airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Yangon International Airport (RGN) once daily.

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