Penang to Malacca

Penang to Malacca

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Penang to Malacca Destination Reviews

AH
My ticket said I would arrive on 6 hours. The trip took 11 hours. No food stop for over 8 hours. No toilet break for 6 hours. Driving good. Bus comfortable.
Penang to Malacca, Bus VIP, Billion Stars Express, Oct 31, 2025
EJ
The bus itself was okay, just the communication was so bad. Suddenly we had to go out in Kuala Lumpur en had to wait for 45 min. And arrived 3,5 hours later than plannend?!
Penang to Malacca, Bus VIP, Billion Stars Express, Jul 15, 2025
C
I cannot recommend using this company. The bus ride was supposed to take about 7 hours from Penang to Malakka, but it ended up taking almost 12 hours. There was no bad traffic and no apparent reason why it took so much longer. We were first picked up from the station with a shuttle and then had to transfer to a bus at another location. It was very unorganised. Both the shuttle and the bus were very old and dirty. The bus did have a lot of legroom and USB charging ports though.
Penang to Malacca, Bus VIP, Billion Stars Express, Feb 18, 2025
LT
The trip overall was ok, it just took way longer then the site told us. We arrived 4 hours later then we thought, but the drive itself was oké.
Penang to Malacca, Bus VIP, Billion Stars Express, Apr 20, 2023
SJ
There are too many stops along the way and it got delayed by almost 2 hours. There was no proper announcement from the driver which stop can we have lunch as this journey took 9 hours from 9 am.
Penang to Malacca, Bus Express, KPB Express, Sep 25, 2022
RD
I'm happy to had travel with kkkl
Penang to Malacca, Bus Express, KKKL Express, Aug 27, 2022
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Penang to Malacca Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
New Asian Travel
Minivan 6pax
Any time
+5h 40m
$302.59
  5.0
Bus
KPB Express
VIP 24
09:05
16:12
$13.58
Bus
Billion Stars Express
VIP
09:25
16:31
$22.63
  3.0
Bus
Persada Taiping
VIP
10:15
17:00
$14.71
Bus
KPB Express
VIP 24
10:35
17:42
$13.58
Bus
Intercity Coach
VIP 30S
11:45
23:58
$16.95
Bus
Mayang Sari
Express
12:15
00:33
$11.93
Bus
KPB Express
Express
18:05
01:12
$12.45
Bus
Persada Taiping
VIP
22:00
04:45
$14.71
Bus
Billion Stars Express
VIP
22:30
05:36
$22.63
  3.0
Bus
KPB Express
VIP 24
23:20
06:27
$13.58
Bus
Mayang Sari
Express
23:44
12:02
$11.93

Transportation from Penang to Malacca

Facts about the transport from Penang to Malacca

Cheapest Transport$13
Fastest Transport4h 5m
Earliest Departure7:50 早上
Latest Departure11:45 晚上
Departures per day26
Distance3471 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirAsia, Billion Stars Express, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, DTY Holidays, KPB Express, Mayang Sari, New Asian Travel, Scoot, Scoot, Super Nice Express

How to get from Penang to Malacca

When you want to get from Penang to Malacca, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Train
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 769.79. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 12.83.

How far is Penang from Malacca?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Penang to Malacca. Your trip will be a total of 2158 miles (3471 km). The flying distance is 2158 miles (3471 km).

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

The travel time from Penang to Malacca can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 5 to 21 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Penang to Malacca?

The cost of the trip from Penang to Malacca varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Mayang Sari: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 12.83 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 769.79.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Penang to Malacca:

  • Bus tickets - USD 12.83 to USD 17.43;
  • Train tickets - USD 19.37 to USD 21.06;
  • flight price: USD 121.04 - USD 261.92. From Penang to Malacca starting from 09:30 Penang International Airport until 22:20 Penang International Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 217.87 to USD 769.79.

How many trips per day are there between Penang and Malacca?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 09:45 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:45. There are 9 available bus trips every day.
  • 6 by flight from Penang to Malacca starting from 09:30 Penang International Airport until 22:20 Penang International Airport
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Penang to Malacca any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Penang to Malacca is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Penang to Malacca. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 217.87.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Penang to Malacca

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Penang to Malacca? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 61% decided to go for a bus.
  • 36% chosen flight
  • 2% users enjoyed a train ride.
  • 1% Other