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How to get fromPretoria to George Townby taxi, plane, train, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Pretoria to George Town by taxi, plane, train, or car ferry

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  1. Taxi, fly to Penang International Airport

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    1. Take the taxi from Pretoria to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane JNB - PEN
    15h 30m
    RM 1,270–6,321

  2. Taxi, fly to Ipoh, train, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Pretoria to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane JNB - IPH
    3. Take the train from Ipoh to Butterworthtrain train
    4. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    18h 51m
    RM 1,975–9,882

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration16h 33mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,091Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,568.5 km
  • Duration: 15h 30m

What companies run services between Pretoria, South Africa and George Town, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Pretoria to George Town. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to The Star Publication, then take the bus to Flat Lebuh Noordin. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Ipoh (IPH), walk to Ipoh Airport, take the bus to Medan Kidd, walk to Ipoh, take the train to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, then take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal.

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