What is the cheapest way to get from Malacca to Penang?

The cheapest way to get from Malacca to Penang is to bus and car ferry which costs RM 40 - RM 100 and takes 7h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Malacca to Penang?

The fastest way to get from Malacca to Penang is to bus and fly which takes 3h 58m and costs RM 120 - RM 260.

Is there a direct bus between Malacca and Penang?

No, there is no direct bus from Malacca to Penang. However, there are services departing from Melaka Sentral and arriving at Lebuh Carnavon via Terminal Bersepadu Selatan and Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

How far is it from Malacca to Penang?

The distance between Malacca and Penang is 448 km. The road distance is 490.2 km.

How do I travel from Malacca to Penang without a car?

The best way to get from Malacca to Penang without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 7h 42m and costs RM 40 - RM 100.

How long does it take to get from Malacca to Penang?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Malacca to Penang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malacca to Penang bus from?

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

Where does the Malacca to Penang bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Malacca to Penang?

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

Where can I stay near Penang?

There are 2566+ hotels available in Penang.

Malacca to Penang - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car ferry, and car

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

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

Bus to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly
best
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
3h 58m
RM 129–252
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
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 44–96
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 110–219
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 79–114
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
5h 42m
RM 207–386
Bus to Senai International Airport, fly
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
6h 55m
RM 191–415
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 41m
RM 58–165
Drive 490.2 km
1. Drive from Malacca to George Towncar 490.2 km
5h 24m
RM 80–115

Malacca to Penang by bus and car ferry

77Weekly Services

7h 42mAverage Duration

RM 44Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Malacca to Penang.

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Distance: 447.9 km
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Malacca, Malaysia and Penang, Malaysia?

You can take a bus from Melaka Sentral to Lebuh Carnavon via Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, Sungai Nibong, and Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong in around 8h 41m.

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