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How to get fromGeorge Town to Myanmarby plane, bus, train, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from George Town to Myanmar by plane, bus, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Yangon International Airport (RGN)plane plane PEN - RGN
    5h 56m
    $222–552

  2. Mini Van, train, drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Nakhon Pathomtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to Wang Photrain train
    4. Drive from Wang Pho to Thayetchaung, Myanmarcar car
    5. Take the train from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Mawlamyine stationtrain train
    6. Take the bus from Mawlamyine to Yangon Aung Mingalarbus bus
    45h 23m
    $73–150

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Yangoncar car
    26h 44m
    $170–260

  4. Drive 1,870.6 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Yangoncar car 1,870.6 km
    26h 36m
    $177–256

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Yangon International Airport (RGN) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$219Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,407.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Myanmar?

Myanmar Airways International and Malaysia Airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Yangon International Airport (RGN) once daily.

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