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

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There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch 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 Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane CHC - PEN
    17h 37m
    RM 1,213–4,415

  2. Fly 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
    23h 13m
    RM 1,918–4,876

  3. Fly 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
    23h 42m
    RM 1,535–6,060

  4. Fly to Hat Yai, train, tram, car ferry

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane CHC - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    4. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    25h 11m
    RM 1,326–3,367

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration17h 48mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,207Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,042.3 km
  • Duration: 17h 37m

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

Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Scoot Tigerair fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Penang International Airport (PEN) twice daily.

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