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How to get fromMecca to George Townby train, plane, bus or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Mecca to George Town by train, plane, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Jeddah, fly to Penang International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Makkah to Jeddah Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane JED - PEN
    15h 34m
    RM 942–3,065

  2. Bus to Taif Regional Airport, fly to Penang International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Makkah Bus Stn to Ta'if Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Taif Regional Airport (TIF) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane TIF - PEN
    24h 15m
    RM 1,573–3,936

  3. Train to Jeddah, fly to Alor Setar, train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Makkah to Jeddah Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane JED - AOR
    3. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Butterworthtrain train
    4. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    16h 56m
    RM 1,123–3,903

  4. Train to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport, fly to Penang International Airport

    1. Take the train from Makkah to Madinahtrain train
    2. Fly from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane MED - PEN
    17h 59m
    RM 1,395–4,229

  5. Train to Jeddah, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Makkah to Jeddah Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane JED - KUL
    3. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Butterworthtrain train
    5. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    18h 16m
    RM 1,146–2,789

Jeddah (JED) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration13h 34mAverage Duration
TicketRM 872Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Mecca, Saudi Arabia and George Town, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Mecca to George Town. However, you can take the train to Jeddah Airport, take the taxi to Jeddah-Airport-JED airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to The Star Publication, then take the bus to Flat Lebuh Noordin. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Ta'if Bus Station, take the taxi to Taif Regional Airport (TIF) airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to The Star Publication, then take the bus to Flat Lebuh Noordin.

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