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How to get fromGeorge Town to Guangzhouby plane, car ferry, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from George Town to Guangzhou by plane, car ferry, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)plane plane PEN - CAN
    7h 59m
    ¥912–1,417

  2. Fly to Hong Kong International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)plane plane PEN - HKG
    2. Take the train from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou South stationtrain train
    9h 14m
    ¥705–1,642

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Guangzhoucar car
    43h 17m
    ¥2,803–4,103

  4. Fly to Macau International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Macau International Airport (MFM)plane plane PEN - MFM
    2. Take the train from Zhuhai to Guangzhou South stationtrain train
    10h 28m
    ¥934–1,347

  5. Fly to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX)plane plane PEN - SZX
    2. Take the train from Futian Station to Guangzhou South stationtrain train
    10h 7m
    ¥1,068–1,879

  6. Drive  3,341.6 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Guangzhoucar car 3,341.6 km
    43h 9m
    ¥2,821–4,075

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket¥809Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,509.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Guangzhou, China?

China Southern Airlines, AirAsia, and four other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) every 3 hours.

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