How to travel from George Town to Malacca, Malaysia
The distance between George Town and Malacca is around 459km (285 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from George Town to Malacca by bus, ferry, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Malacca → George Town if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Penang (PEN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) then take the bus to Makhota Medical Centre.
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical costMYR 135($30)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Melaka Sentral.
- Duration7h 5m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical costMYR 58($13)
Billion Stars Express
+ 3 othersFerry and Bus
Take a ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Melaka Sentral.
- Duration8h 25m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical costMYR 80($18)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between George Town and Malacca
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from George Town to Malacca by bus, ferry, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MYR 58 ($13) and will take around 7h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MYR 135 ($30).
The distance between George Town and Malacca is around 459km (285 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 406km (252 miles)
It takes around 7h 5m to get from George Town and Malacca by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from George Town to Malacca is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx MYR 135 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between George Town and Malacca, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MYR 58 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between George Town and Malacca. We recommend that you fly from Penang (PEN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) then take the bus to Makhota Medical Centre. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from George Town and Malacca. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between George Town and Malacca with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 7h 5m.
Billion Stars Express, KPB Express and New Asian Travel run regular bus services between George Town and Malacca. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 7h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from George Town to Malacca. We recommend that you fly from Penang (PEN) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) then take the bus to Makhota Medical Centre. instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Malacca is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) (KUL) which is approximately 78km (49 miles) from Malacca. Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) (SZB) and Senai International Airport (JHB) (JHB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from George Town and Malacca. The distance is around 497km (309 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from George Town to Malacca is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around MYR 58 ($13).
Compare travel optionsbetween George Town and Malacca
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 4h 15m | MYR 135($30) | twice daily | 483km (300 miles) |
| Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB), Bus | 4h 40m | MYR 215($48) | hourly | 459km (285 miles) |
| Fly to Senai (JHB), Bus | 6hrs | MYR 240($54) | 5 times a day | 823km (511 miles) |
| Fly to Singapore Changi (SIN), Bus | 6h 45m | MYR 470($105) | hourly | 890km (553 miles) |
| Fly to Kuantan (KUA), Bus | 7h 40m | MYR 405($90) | 4 times a day | 670km (417 miles) |
| Ferry, Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 10m | MYR 175($39) | twice daily | 667km (415 miles) |
Bus | 7h 5m | MYR 58($13) | every 4 hours | 495km (308 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 8h 25m | MYR 80($18) | every 3 hours | 498km (309 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 5h 20m | MYR 105($24) | on demand | 497km (309 miles) |
| Ferry and Car | 5h 35m | MYR 105($24) | hourly | 491km (305 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between George Town and Malacca
Bus companies
Billion Stars Express
KPB Express
New Asian Travel
KKKL Express
StarMart Express
Airlines
AirAsia
Malaysia Airlines
Malindo Airways
Firefly
Scoot Tigerair
Ferry operators
Rapid Ferry
Train operators
KTM Komuter
Airports near Malacca
The following major airports near Malacca offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Malaysia and internationally.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
- Distance
- 78km (49 miles) from Malacca
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
- Distance
- 120km (75 miles) from Malacca
Senai International Airport (JHB)
- Distance
- 172km (107 miles) from Malacca