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How to get fromGuangzhou to Penangby plane, car, car ferry or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Guangzhou to Penang by plane, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane CAN - PEN
    6h 56m
    RM 504–1,007

  2. Train to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Humentrain train
    2. Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SZX - PEN
    8h 36m
    RM 357–1,320

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Guangzhou 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
    43h 23m
    RM 1,707–2,464

  4. Train to Hong Kong International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Shenzhen Northtrain train
    2. Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane HKG - PEN
    8h 14m
    RM 370–954

  5. Train to Macau International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Zhuhaitrain train
    2. Fly from Macau International Airport (MFM) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane MFM - PEN
    9h 7m
    RM 585–1,166

  6. Drive 3,338.4 km

    1. Drive from Guangzhou to George Towncar car 3,338.4 km
    43h 14m
    RM 1,713–2,475

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration6hAverage Duration
TicketRM 398Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Guangzhou, China and Penang, Malaysia?

Spring Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 3 hours.

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