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

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to George Town by plane, train, car ferry, bus, or tram

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  1. Fly Auckland to Penang International Airport

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane AKL - PEN
    17h 28m
    RM 1,024–3,833

  2. Fly Auckland to Ipoh, train, car ferry

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane AKL - IPH
    2. Take the train from Ipoh to Butterworthtrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    23h 15m
    RM 1,729–4,494

  3. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Penang International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane WRE - PEN
    22h 10m
    RM 1,246–4,625

  4. Fly Auckland to Alor Setar, tram, car ferry

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane AKL - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Butterworthtram tram
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    22h 50m
    RM 1,427–5,056

Auckland (AKL) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration15h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,071Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,058.4 km
  • Duration: 17h 28m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and George Town, Malaysia?

Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Auckland (AKL) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 5 times a day.

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