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

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There are 7 ways to get from Shanghai to George Town by plane, car, car ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SHA - PEN
    10h 46m
    RM 480–1,186

  2. Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain train
    2. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane HGH - PEN
    13h 11m
    RM 454–1,383

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Shanghai to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2d 9h
    RM 2,370–3,422

  4. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane PVG - PEN
    9h 33m
    RM 578–1,132

  5. Train to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Wuxitrain train
    2. Fly from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane WUX - PEN
    12h 14m
    RM 539–1,669

  6. Bus to Nantong Xingdong Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Shanghai Zongzhan to Jiangsu Tongzhoubus bus
    2. Fly from Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane NTG - PEN
    14h 8m
    RM 553–1,670

  7. Drive 4,651.8 km

    1. Drive from Shanghai to George Towncar car 4,651.8 km
    2d 8h
    RM 2,377–3,433

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration10h 53mAverage Duration
TicketRM 452Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Shanghai, China and George Town, Malaysia?

China Southern Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours.

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