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How to get fromShanghai to Penangby plane, car, car ferry, train, bus, or tram

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There are 8 ways to get from Shanghai to Penang by plane, car, car ferry, train, bus, or tram

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  1. Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Penang International Airport

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    1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SHA - PEN
    9h 16m
    RMĀ 503ā€“1,503

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Shanghai to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2d 8h
    RMĀ 2,392ā€“3,454

  3. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Penang International Airport

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane PVG - PEN
    8h 18m
    RMĀ 583ā€“1,234

  4. Train to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, fly to Penang International Airport

    1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Wuxitrain train
    2. Fly from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane WUX - PEN
    11h 14m
    RMĀ 616ā€“1,768

  5. Bus to Nantong Xingdong Airport, fly to Penang International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Shanghai Zongzhan to Jiangsu Tongzhoubus bus
    2. Fly from Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane NTG - PEN
    12h 33m
    RMĀ 805ā€“2,184

  6. Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly to Penang International Airport

    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain train
    2. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane HGH - PEN
    11h 46m
    RMĀ 544ā€“1,689

  7. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Alor Setar, tram

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane PVG - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Tasek Gelugortram tram
    12h 45m
    RMĀ 604ā€“2,079

  8. Drive 4,653.5 km

    1. Drive from Shanghai to George Towncar car 4,653.5 km
    2d 8h
    RMĀ 2,399ā€“3,464

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
TicketRMĀ 518Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,635.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 16m

What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Penang, Malaysia?

Cathay Pacific, HK Express, and five other airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 5 times a day.

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