Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to George Town

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 4 ways to get from Almaty to George Town by plane, bus, train, 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 to Penang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane ALA - PEN
    14h 9m
    RM 1,503–2,105

  2. Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane ALA - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Butterworthtrain train
    4. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    18h 2m
    RM 1,013–1,846

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqibus bus
    2. Take the train from Ürümqi to Beijing West Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Kunming Southtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Mochit Terminal to Komtarbus bus
    5d 1h
    RM 1,646–2,495

  4. Fly to Alor Setar, tram, car ferry

    1. Fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane ALA - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Butterworthtram tram
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    18h 24m
    RM 1,024–3,150

Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration12h 8mAverage Duration
TicketRM 751Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Almaty to George Town.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,843.3 km
  • Duration: 14h 9m

What companies run services between Almaty, Kazakhstan and George Town, Malaysia?

Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, and seven other airlines fly from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 4 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus 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 Need to know: Greyhound, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.