Rome2Rio

How to get fromTaiwan to George Townby plane, tram, or car ferry

Find Transport to George Town

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Taiwan to George Town by plane, tram, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Penang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane TPE - PEN
    8h 52m
    RM 521–1,429

  2. Fly Kao-Hsiung International Airport to Penang International Airport

    1. Fly from Kao-Hsiung International Airport (KHH) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane KHH - PEN
    9h 54m
    RM 606–1,608

  3. Fly Taichung Airport to Penang International Airport

    1. Fly from Taichung Airport (RMQ) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane RMQ - PEN
    12h
    RM 910–2,417

  4. Fly Taipei Songshan Airport to Penang International Airport

    1. Fly from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane TSA - PEN
    12h 47m
    RM 704–2,206

  5. Fly Kao-Hsiung International Airport to Alor Setar, tram, car ferry

    1. Fly from Kao-Hsiung International Airport (KHH) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KHH - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Butterworthtram tram
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    17h 26m
    RM 659–2,031

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration7h 26mAverage Duration
TicketRM 510Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Taiwan to George Town.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,196.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 52m

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

China Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours.

Airlines
Train operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia, and Want to know more about Flixbus? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.