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

The cheapest way to get from Malacca to George Town is to bus and car ferry which costs RM 50 - RM 130 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Malacca to George Town is to bus and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs RM 120 - RM 280.

Is there a direct bus between Malacca and George Town?

No, there is no direct bus from Malacca to George Town. However, there are services departing from Melaka Sentral and arriving at Presgrave Corner via Terminal Bersepadu Selatan and Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Malacca to George Town?

The distance between Malacca and George Town is 483 km. The road distance is 490.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Malacca to George Town without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 7h 42m and costs RM 50 - RM 130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Malacca to George Town, including transfers.

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

Malacca to George Town bus services, operated by Melor Interline Express, depart from Melaka Sentral station.

Bus or fly from Malacca to George Town?

The best way to get from Malacca to George Town is to bus which takes 8h 39m and costs RM 95 - RM 160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs RM 400 - RM 900 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Malacca to George Town bus arrive?

Malacca to George Town bus services, operated by Melor Interline Express, arrive at Terminal Bersepadu Selatan station.

Can I drive from Malacca to George Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Malacca to George Town is 490 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Malacca to George Town.

Where can I stay near George Town?

There are 503+ hotels available in George Town.

Malacca to George Town - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Malacca to George Town 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, car ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Butterworthbus Melaka Sentral
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
7h 42m
RM 52–125
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre to Kliabus
2. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain
3. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Butterworthtrain Ets
4. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
7h 43m
RM 84–166
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Malacca to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
5h 36m
RM 80–115
Bus to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Penang International Airport
1. Take the bus from Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre to Kliabus
2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane KUL - PEN
5h 14m
RM 120–272
Bus
1. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Sungai Nibongbus Kl
8h 39m
RM 98–152
Drive 490.2 km
1. Drive from Malacca to George Towncar 490.2 km
5h 24m
RM 81–116
Fly Malacca International Airport to Penang International Airport
1. Fly from Malacca International Airport (MKZ) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane MKZ - PEN
8h 34m
RM 408–874
Bus, train to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly to Penang International Airport
1. Take the bus from Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre to Kliabus
2. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain
3. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane SZB - PEN
7h 11m
RM 197–471
Bus to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Alor Setar, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre to Kliabus
2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane KUL - AOR
3. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Butterworthtrain
4. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
6h 46m
RM 156–530
Bus to Senai International Airport, fly to Penang International Airport
1. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Johor Larkin Terminalbus
2. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane JHB - PEN
8h 11m
RM 203–454

Malacca to George Town by bus and car ferry

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7h 42mAverage Duration

RM 52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 483.2 km
Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Melaka Sentral to Presgrave Corner via Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, Sungai Nibong, and Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, Scoot Tigerair, Singapore Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Malacca International Airport (MKZ) to Penang International Airport (PEN) once daily.

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