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How to get fromDhaka to George Townby plane, car, train, or car ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Penang International Airport

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    1. Fly from Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane DAC - PEN
    9h 41m
    RM 555–1,718

  2. Drive 3,325 km

    1. Drive from Dhaka to George Towncar car 3,325 km
    2d 1h
    RM 1,163–1,680

  3. Fly to Alor Setar, train, car ferry

    1. Fly from Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane DAC - 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
    11h 18m
    RM 701–2,180

Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
TicketRM 548Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,356.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Dhaka, Bangladesh and George Town, Malaysia?

Malindo Airways, Malaysia Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours.

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