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

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

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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 424–1,605

  2. Train to Ningbo Lishe International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Ningbotrain train
    2. Fly from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane NGB - PEN
    14h 4m
    RM 422–1,449

  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 2,303–3,325

  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 432–1,234

  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
    11h 49m
    RM 477–1,768

  6. Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly

    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
    12h 56m
    RM 456–1,687

  7. Drive 4,651.8 km

    1. Drive from Shanghai to George Towncar car 4,651.8 km
    2d 8h
    RM 2,309–3,335

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration10h 2mAverage Duration
TicketRM 427Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Shanghai, China and George Town, Malaysia?

Cathay Pacific, HK Express, and three other airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours.

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