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

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

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  1. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Penang International Airport

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane CHC - PEN
    17h 3m
    RM 1,114–4,116

  2. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Ipoh, train, car ferry

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane CHC - 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
    22h 1m
    RM 1,819–4,677

  3. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Alor Setar, tram, car ferry

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane CHC - 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
    22h 18m
    RM 1,836–5,561

  4. Shuttle to Hokitika, fly to Penang International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Countdown Memorial Ave to Kumarashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane HKK - PEN
    23h 17m
    RM 1,679–7,471

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration16h 38mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,042.3 km
  • Duration: 17h 3m

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

Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, and three other airlines fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 3 times a day.

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