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There are 3 ways to get from George Town to Akaroa by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or tram

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  1. Fly from Penang International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane PEN - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus
    18h 27m
    $705–2,306

  2. Car ferry, train to Ipoh, fly, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain train
    3. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane IPH - CHC
    4. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus
    24h 39m
    $1,108–3,933

  3. Car ferry, tram, bus to Hat Yai, fly, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    3. Take the bus from KTM Malaysia Railaway Station side to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    4. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane HDY - CHC
    5. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus
    23h 2m
    $790–1,801

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration14h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$598Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,124.7 km
  • Duration: 18h 27m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Akaroa, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from George Town to Akaroa. However, you can take the bus to (M1) Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 8 bus to Bus Interchange, walk to Christchurch, then take the bus to Akaroa. Alternatively, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the train to Ipoh, walk to Medan Kidd, take the bus to Ipoh Airport, walk to Ipoh (IPH) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 8 bus to Bus Interchange, walk to Christchurch, then take the bus to Akaroa.

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