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How to get fromKunming to George Townby plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Kunming to George Town by plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane KMG - PEN
    9h 19m
    RM 606–861

  2. Train, drive, bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Sungai Koloktrain train
    4. Drive from Sungai Kolok to Jelicar car
    5. Take the bus from Jeli to Butterworthbus bus
    6. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2d 4h
    RM 420–972

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus bus
    46h 27m
    RM 464–1,686

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus bus
    2d 1h
    RM 498–1,524

  5. Bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Morning Market, Vientiane to Mochit New Van Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus bus
    2d 3h
    RM 593–1,024

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
TicketRM 494Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,268.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 19m

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

Thai AirAsia, AirAsia, and four other airlines fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Ring Road to Prangin Mall via South Bus Station, Kunming South, Laos Vientiane, Vientiane Any Hotels, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, and Hat Yai in around 2d 1h.

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