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How to get fromSapporo to George Townby train, plane, car ferry or tram

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

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  1. Train, fly to Penang International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane CTS - PEN
    15h 20m
    RM 727–2,936

  2. Train, fly to Alor Setar, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane CTS - 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
    17h 22m
    RM 1,008–3,874

  3. Train, fly to Ipoh, tram, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane CTS - IPH
    3. Take the tram from Ipoh to Butterworthtram tram
    4. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    19h 57m
    RM 1,331–4,865

New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration15h 6mAverage Duration
TicketRM 738Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sapporo, Japan and George Town, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Sapporo to George Town. However, you can take the train to New Chitose Airport, walk to New Chitose Airport (CTS) 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 train to New Chitose Airport, walk to New Chitose Airport (CTS) airport, fly to Alor Setar (AOR), take the taxi to Anak Bukit, take the train to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, then take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal.

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