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How to get fromHong Kong to George Townby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Hong Kong to George Town by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport

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    1. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane HKG - PEN
    7h 12m
    RM 380–779

  2. Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport

    1. Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SZX - PEN
    8h 1m
    RM 616–1,282

  3. Train to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from West Kowloon Station to Guangzhou Easttrain train
    2. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane CAN - PEN
    9h 41m
    RM 535–1,262

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
TicketRM 360Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,448.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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

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

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