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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to George Town is to fly which costs RM 900 - RM 1600 and takes 13h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to George Town is to fly which takes 13h 48m and costs RM 900 - RM 1600.

How far is it from Melbourne to George Town?

The distance between Melbourne and George Town is 6679 km.

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

It takes approximately 13h 48m to get from Melbourne to George Town, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and George Town?

George Town is 3h behind Melbourne. It is currently 8:32 PM in Melbourne and 5:32 PM in George Town.

Where can I stay near George Town?

There are 2572+ hotels available in George Town.

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

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

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

Fly to Penang International Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Penang International Airport (PEN)MEL - PEN
13h 48m
RM 901–1,552
Fly to Alor Setar, train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alor Setar (AOR)MEL - AOR
2. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Butterworth
3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
15h 31m
RM 882–2,890
Fly to Ipoh, train, car ferry
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ipoh (IPH)MEL - IPH
2. Take the train from Ipoh to Butterworth
3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
18h 24m
RM 1,368–4,004

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

53Weekly Planes

12hAverage Duration

RM 801Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Melbourne to George Town.

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Distance: 6,679.1 km
Duration: 13h 48m

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

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

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