How to travel from Langkawi to Malacca, Malaysia
The distance between Langkawi and Malacca is around 585km (364 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Langkawi to Malacca by plane, bus, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Malacca → Langkawi if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Langkawi (LGK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) then take the bus to Makhota Medical Centre.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical costMYR 250($56)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry to Swettenham Pier, Bus
Take a ferry to Swettenham Pier then take the bus to Melaka Sentral.
- Duration10hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costMYR 140($32)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Kuala Kedah then take the train to Butterworth then take the bus to Melaka Sentral.
- Duration10h 5m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costMYR 105($24)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Langkawi and Malacca
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Langkawi to Malacca by plane, bus, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around MYR 89 ($20) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MYR 250 ($56).
The distance between Langkawi and Malacca is around 585km (364 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 528km (328 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Langkawi and Malacca by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Langkawi to Malacca is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx MYR 250 ($56).
The cheapest way to travel between Langkawi and Malacca is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around MYR 89 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Langkawi and Malacca. We recommend that you fly from Langkawi (LGK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) then take the bus to Makhota Medical Centre. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Langkawi and Malacca. We recommend that you fly from Langkawi (LGK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) then take the bus to Makhota Medical Centre. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Langkawi to Malacca. We recommend that you fly from Langkawi (LGK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) then take the bus to Makhota Medical Centre. instead which will take 3h 50m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Langkawi to Malacca. We recommend that you fly from Langkawi (LGK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) then take the bus to Makhota Medical Centre. instead which will take 3h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Langkawi to Malacca is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around MYR 250 ($56).
Compare travel optionsbetween Langkawi and Malacca
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 3h 50m | MYR 250($56) | twice daily | 609km (378 miles) |
| Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB), Bus | 4h 20m | MYR 345($78) | hourly | 585km (364 miles) |
| Fly to Senai (JHB), Bus | 5h 40m | MYR 375($84) | 5 times a day | 945km (587 miles) |
| Fly to Singapore Changi (SIN), Bus | 6h 20m | MYR 535($120) | hourly | 1,012km (629 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 5h 20m | MYR 215($49) | twice daily | 623km (387 miles) |
Ferry to Swettenham Pier, Bus + 3 similar | 10hrs | MYR 140($32) | twice daily | 614km (381 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 10h 15m | MYR 145($33) | twice daily | 603km (375 miles) |
| Ferry to Kuala Perlis, Bus | 10h 20m | MYR 89($20) | once daily | 656km (408 miles) |
| Ferry to Kuala Kedah, Bus | 11h 45m | MYR 89($20) | twice daily | 649km (403 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 10h 5m | MYR 105($24) | twice daily | 654km (406 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Langkawi and Malacca
Bus companies
StarMart Express
KKKL Express
KPB Express
Billion Stars Express
Delima
Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
AirAsia
Malindo Airways
Firefly
Scoot Tigerair
Ferry operators
Langkawi Ferry Line
Super Fast Ferry Ventures
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