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 75 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 Melaka Sentral and arriving at Presgrave Corner via Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

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 which takes 8h 11m and costs RM 95 - RM 220.

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 Billion Stars 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 15m and costs RM 35 - RM 80. 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 Billion Stars Express, arrive at Sungai Nibong 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 2577+ hotels available in George Town.

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

There are 8 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
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 97–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Sungai Nibongbus Melaka Sentral
8h 15m
RM 37–79
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 83–118
Bus to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly
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 123–236
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 49–74
Drive 490.2 km
1. Drive from Malacca to George Towncar 490.2 km
5h 24m
RM 83–119
Fly from Malacca International Airport
1. Fly from Malacca International Airport (MKZ) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane MKZ - PEN
8h 12m
RM 595–2,578
Bus, train to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly
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
6h 48m
RM 206–360

Malacca to George Town by bus

28Weekly Buses

8h 15mAverage Duration

RM 37Cheapest Price

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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?

Billion Stars Express operates a bus from Melaka Sentral to Sungai Nibong twice daily. Tickets cost RM 35–70 and the journey takes 7h 1m. KPB Express also services this route twice daily. 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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