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

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

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  1. Fly to Penang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane CEB - PEN
    8h 4m
    RM 572–1,828

  2. Fly to Alor Setar, tram, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane CEB - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Butterworthtram tram
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    11h 4m
    RM 544–1,673

  3. Fly to Ipoh, train, car ferry

    1. Fly from Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane CEB - 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
    10h 12m
    RM 627–2,189

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

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration8h 26mAverage Duration
TicketRM 379Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,705.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 4m

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

Scoot Tigerair, AirAsia, and four other airlines fly from Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 3 times a day.

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