What is the cheapest way to get from George Town to Malacca?

The cheapest way to get from George Town to Malacca is to car ferry and bus which costs RM 45 - RM 80 and takes 8h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from George Town to Malacca?

The fastest way to get from George Town to Malacca is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs RM 80 - RM 120.

Is there a direct bus between George Town and Malacca?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Penang Komtar and arriving at Melaka Sentral. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from George Town to Malacca?

The distance between George Town and Malacca is 491 km. The road distance is 491 km.

How do I travel from George Town to Malacca without a car?

The best way to get from George Town to Malacca without a car is to bus which takes 7h 6m and costs RM 55 - RM 110.

How long does it take to get from George Town to Malacca?

The bus from Penang Komtar to Melaka Sentral takes 7h 6m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the George Town to Malacca bus from?

George Town to Malacca bus services, operated by Billion Stars Express, depart from Penang Komtar station.

Bus or fly from George Town to Malacca?

The best way to get from George Town to Malacca is to bus which takes 7h 6m and costs RM 55 - RM 110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs RM 550 - RM 2700 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the George Town to Malacca bus arrive?

George Town to Malacca bus services, operated by Billion Stars Express, arrive at Melaka Sentral station.

Can I drive from George Town to Malacca?

Yes, the driving distance between George Town to Malacca is 491 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from George Town to Malacca.

How do I get a bus ticket from George Town to Malacca?

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Where can I stay near Malacca?

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George Town to Malacca - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from George Town to Malacca by bus, car ferry, train, car, or plane

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Melaka Sentralbus Penang Komtar
7h 6m
RM 55–110
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the bus from Butterworth to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Melaka Sentralbus
8h 26m
RM 48–80
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the train from Butterworth to Kl Sentraltrain Ets
3. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1train
4. Take the bus from Klia to Malacca Mahkota Medical Centrebus
8h 15m
RM 100–218
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Malaccacar
5h 40m
RM 82–122
Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane PEN - KUL
2. Take the bus from Klia to Malacca Mahkota Medical Centrebus
5h 28m
RM 119–238
Drive 491 km
1. Drive from George Town to Malaccacar 491 km
5h 26m
RM 83–119
Fly to Malacca International Airport
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Malacca International Airport (MKZ)plane PEN - MKZ
5h 32m
RM 570–2,625
Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train, bus
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane PEN - SZB
2. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1train
3. Take the bus from Klia to Malacca Mahkota Medical Centrebus
7h 8m
RM 206–354

George Town to Malacca by bus

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7h 6mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from George Town to Malacca.

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Distance: 491.3 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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

Billion Stars Express operates a bus from Penang Komtar to Melaka Sentral twice daily. Tickets cost RM 55–110 and the journey takes 7h 6m. KPB Express also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Singapore Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and two other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Malacca International Airport (MKZ) twice daily.

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