How to travel from Redang Island to Malacca, Malaysia
The distance between Redang Island and Malacca is around 493km (306 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Redang Island to Malacca by ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Malacca → Redang Island if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Redang (RDN) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) then take the bus to Melaka Sentral.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical costMYR 455($100)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Syahbandar Jetty then take the bus to Melaka Sentral.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costMYR 100($22)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Redang Island and Malacca
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Redang Island to Malacca by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around MYR 100 ($22) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MYR 455 ($100).
The distance between Redang Island and Malacca is around 493km (306 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 392km (244 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Redang Island and Malacca by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Redang Island to Malacca is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx MYR 455 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Redang Island and Malacca is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around MYR 100 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Redang Island and Malacca. We recommend that you fly from Redang (RDN) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) then take the bus to Melaka Sentral. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Redang Island and Malacca. We recommend that you fly from Redang (RDN) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) then take the bus to Melaka Sentral. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Redang Island to Malacca. We recommend that you fly from Redang (RDN) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) then take the bus to Melaka Sentral. instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Redang Island to Malacca. We recommend that you take a ferry to Syahbandar Jetty then take the bus to Melaka Sentral. instead which will take 8h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Redang Island to Malacca is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around MYR 100 ($22).
Compare travel optionsbetween Redang Island and Malacca
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 4hrs | MYR 455($100) | hourly | 493km (306 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 4h 45m | MYR 260($59) | twice daily | 538km (334 miles) |
| Ferry to Merang Jetty, plane and bus | 5h 15m | MYR 335($76) | every 20 mins | 531km (330 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 8h 10m | MYR 100($22) | once daily | 528km (328 miles) |
| Ferry to Syahbandar Jetty, Bus | 10h 55m | MYR 110($25) | once daily | 541km (336 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Redang Island and Malacca
Bus companies
Transnasional
S.P Bumi
E-Mutiara Express
Mara Liner
KKKL Express
Airlines
Berjaya Air
KrasAvia
AirAsia
Malaysia Airlines
Malindo Airways
Ferry operators
Sejahtera Ferry Services Sdn Bhd
Al Ameen Boat Services
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