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 45 - RM 80 and takes 8h 35m.

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 3m and costs RM 120 - RM 240.

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 Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre and arriving at Penang Komtar via Klia T2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from Malacca to George Town?

The distance between Malacca and George Town is 541 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 train and car ferry via Kuala Lumpur which takes 8h 11m and costs RM 100 - RM 230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m 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 StarMart Express, depart from Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre 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 19m and costs RM 60 - RM 110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs RM 550 - RM 2600 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Malacca to George Town bus arrive?

Malacca to George Town bus services, operated by StarMart Express, arrive at KL International Airport T2 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 22m to drive from Malacca to George Town.

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

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Where can I stay near George Town?

There are 2565+ 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, train, car ferry, 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, train, car ferry via Kuala Lumpur
best
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
8h 11m
RM 102–221
Bus, train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Tampinbus 1A / ...
2. Take the train from Pulau Sebang to Butterworthtrain Ets
3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
11h 13m
RM 35–157
Bus
1. Take the bus from Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre to KL International Airport T2bus
2. Take the bus from Klia T2 to Penang Komtarbus
8h 19m
RM 60–108
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 33m
RM 83–119
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 3m
RM 123–237
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Butterworthbus
3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
8h 35m
RM 49–78
Drive 490.2 km
1. Drive from Malacca to George Towncar 490.2 km
5h 22m
RM 83–120
Fly Malacca International Airport to Penang International Airport
1. Fly from Malacca International Airport (MKZ) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane MKZ - PEN
8h 12m
RM 597–2,587
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 5m
RM 211–361
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 51m
RM 159–355

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

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1h 4mAverage Duration

RM 78Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Malacca to George Town.

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Distance: 540.7 km
Duration: 8h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre to Penang Komtar via KL International Airport T2 and Klia T2 in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, Scoot Tigerair and Malaysia Airlines fly from Malacca International Airport (MKZ) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 5 times a week.

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