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Malacca is a Unesco-listed port town, about 194 kilometres (121 miles) north of Singapore. Its old shophouses, Dutch square and night market make it an easy weekend trip. The bus runs direct from Singapore to Malacca at $22 (90 MYR), taking 3h 35m - 6h 20m.
Distance from Singapore to Malacca
Singapore and Malacca are about 194 km (121 miles) apart, and the journey itself covers around 229 km by road. Depending on the option, the trip takes between 3h 35m and 6h 20m.
How to get from Singapore to Malacca?
The bus is the only suitable way for travellers to travel from Singapore to Malacca. The journey takes around 3h 35m, and ticket prices start from $22 (90 MYR).
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Singapore to Malacca by Bus
Luxury Coach Service offers one daily trip from Singapore to Malacca daily. This bus departs from Concorde Hotel along Orchard Road in Singapore city centre at 08:00 every morning. It arrives in Malacca after around 3h 35m - 6h 20m.
They have five drop-off points in the colonial town: Swiss Garden Hotel, Casa del Rio Hotel, Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Hatten Hotel, and The Straits Hotel. You can just choose which one is nearest to your destination.
We highly recommend booking a ticket beforehand via BookAway to secure a seat. A ticket costs $22 (90 MYR) for a bus ride from Singapore to Malacca.
Immigration Checkpoints
Your bus from Singapore to Malacca makes two stops for customs and immigration checks – first at Woodlands Checkpoint (Singapore) and then at Johor Bahru across the border in Malaysia. You can expect the first stop around 40 minutes into your bus journey.
For both checkpoints, you’ll have to get off your bus and have your passport stamped and your luggage checked. Make sure to go back to your bus as soon as you’re done because they only have a 20-minute waiting time unless it’s busy at the checkpoint.
After the 2nd checkpoint, you can rest easy for around 3.5 hours until your bus arrives in Malacca.
Bus schedule from Singapore to Malacca
Bus tickets are available on Bookaway.
ABOUT YOUR DESTINATION
Why Visit Malacca?
Dubbed the “Historic State,” Malacca is the oldest town in Malaysia. It was once the home of the earliest Malay sultanates — whose reign was abolished by the Portuguese in the 1500s, and then later on by the Dutch and the British. Their colonial imprints still remain in some of Malacca’s oldest buildings.
Apart from the beautiful architecture, what we love about this old town is its diverse range of people. Its strategic location made Malacca a popular trade centre for centuries. And even now, you will find the descendants of those traders here — people with a mix of Malay, Arabian, Indian, Chinese, and European descent still reside in Malacca.
Rounding it up
That's the full picture for getting from Singapore to Malacca, roughly 194 kilometres (121 miles) apart. The cheapest fare is $22 (90 MYR). The quickest trip takes 3h 35m.
Prices and timetables change, so it's worth a quick check before you travel. Have a question, or travelled this route recently? Ask the community below and we'll do our best to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the distance from Singapore to Malacca?
The distance from Singapore to Malacca is 194 kilometres (121 miles).
What is the cheapest way to get from Singapore to Malacca?
The cheapest way to get from Singapore to Malacca is by bus with ticket costs starting from 90 MYR.
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