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How to get fromCebu City to George Townby plane, train, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Cebu City to George Town by plane, train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Penang International Airport

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    1. Fly from Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane CEB - PEN
    7h 38m
    RM 443–878

  2. Fly to Alor Setar, train, car ferry

    1. Fly from Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane CEB - AOR
    2. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Butterworthtrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    8h 45m
    RM 719–1,790

Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
TicketRM 424Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,705.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Cebu City, Philippines and George Town, Malaysia?

Scoot Tigerair, Firefly, and seven other airlines fly from Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 4 times a day.

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