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

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

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  1. Fly to Penang International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SYD - PEN
    14h 2m
    RM 802–2,964

  2. Fly to Alor Setar, train, car ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane SYD - AOR
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworthtrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    17h 7m
    RM 863–2,877

  3. Fly to Ipoh, tram, car ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane SYD - IPH
    2. Take the tram from Ipoh to Butterworthtram tram
    3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    18h 30m
    RM 1,470–4,316

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration13h 19mAverage Duration
TicketRM 691Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and George Town, Malaysia?

Malaysia Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and three other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 3 hours.

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