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How to get fromGeorge Town to Hong Kongby plane, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from George Town to Hong Kong by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Hong Kong International Airport

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    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)plane plane PEN - HKG
    7h 19m
    $751–1,440

  2. Bus, train via Shenzhen

    1. Take the bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Mochit Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Morning Marketbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming South to Shenzhen Northtrain train
    2d 6h
    $1,901–3,810

  3. Fly to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX)plane plane PEN - SZX
    8h 27m
    $1,134–2,470

  4. Fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)plane plane PEN - CAN
    2. Take the train from Guangzhou East to West Kowloon Stationtrain train
    10h 6m
    $1,107–2,424

  5. Fly to Macau International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Macau International Airport (MFM)plane plane PEN - MFM
    2. Take the ferry from Macau Taipa Ferry Terminal to Hong Kong Sheung Wanferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Central Pier No.7 at Man Kwong Street to Star Ferry Pier at Salisbury Roadferry ferry
    11h 13m
    $1,279–3,833

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Mochit Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Morning Marketbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming South Station to West Kowloon Stationtrain train
    2d 6h
    $1,926–3,710

George Town to Hong Kong by bus, taxi, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,901Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,453.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Hong Kong?

HK Express, Cathay Pacific, and three other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) every 4 hours.

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