- Must visit
History and Ethnography Museum
City history museum inside the red Dutch-era Stadthuys complex. Good for understanding Melaka's multicultural past before exploring the old quarter.
Cheapest price on 11 Oct
£15
Average ticket price on 11 Oct
£16
Fastest journey on 11 Oct
7 h 6 m
Average journey duration on 11 Oct
7 h 14 m
Buses on 11 Oct
21
Distance
416 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from George Town to Malacca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from George Town to Malacca will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
On Sun 11 Oct, we found 21 buses from George Town to Malacca, including 21 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 416 km distance in an average of 7 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 6 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Executive(2+1)Buses from George Town to Malacca run on average 37 times per day, taking around 7h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 37 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 416 km distance in 6h 59m.
Distance 416 km |
Average bus duration 7h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 37 |
Direct buses 37 |
Fastest bus 6h 59m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 23:58 |
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Best time to book 1 day |
The table below shows live departures for George Town to Malacca coaches for today, Saturday 10 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive(2+1) | 22:45 George Town | 7h48 | 6:33 Malacca | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 23:00 George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal | 7h06 | 6:06 Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 23:15 George Town | 7h48 | 7:03 Malacca | 0 changesdirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 23:45 George Town | 7h48 | 7:33 Malacca | 0 changesdirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 23:58 George Town | 7h48 | 7:46 Malacca | 0 changesdirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 23:59 George Town | 7h48 | 7:47 Malacca | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 11 October | |||||
Executive(2+1) | 0:05 George Town | 7h48 | 7:53 Malacca | 0 changesdirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 0:29 George Town | 7h48 | 8:17 Malacca | 0 changesdirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 0:30 George Town | 7h48 | 8:18 Malacca | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 9:25 George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal | 7h06 | 16:31 Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 10:00 George Town | 7h48 | 17:48 Malacca | 0 changesdirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 10:00 George Town | 7h48 | 17:48 Malacca | 0 changesdirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 10:30 George Town | 7h48 | 18:18 Malacca | 0 changesdirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 12:15 George Town | 7h48 | 20:03 Malacca | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 12:25 George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal | 7h06 | 19:31 Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 12:29 George Town | 7h48 | 20:17 Malacca | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 20:00 George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal | 7h06 | 3:06 Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 20:45 George Town | 7h48 | 4:33 Malacca | 0 changesdirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 21:15 George Town | 7h48 | 5:03 Malacca | 0 changesdirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 21:45 George Town | 7h48 | 5:33 Malacca | 0 changesdirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 22:00 George Town | 7h48 | 5:48 Malacca | 0 changesdirect | |
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City history museum inside the red Dutch-era Stadthuys complex. Good for understanding Melaka's multicultural past before exploring the old quarter.
Private heritage museum in a restored Peranakan townhouse. Visit for richly furnished rooms, ceramics, and insight into Baba-Nyonya family life.
Maritime museum housed in a ship replica beside the river. Displays cover seafaring, trade routes, and Melaka's role as a historic port.
Historic street lined with temples, shophouses, and museums. One of the best walking areas for architecture, local culture, and old-town atmosphere.
Bustling heritage street known for antique shops, craft outlets, and weekend night market crowds. Best explored on foot for its lively old-town character.
Compact historic square framed by red colonial buildings, fountains, and busy public space. A practical base for exploring nearby museums and churches.
Spicy coconut noodle soup with noodles, prawns, cockles and bean curd. A hallmark Peranakan dish in Melaka with a rich, aromatic broth.
Chicken rice balls served with poached or roasted chicken. The compact rice shape is a Melaka speciality linked to Hainanese migrants.
Slow-cooked chicken stew with potatoes and black fungus in a soy-based gravy. A comforting Eurasian dish closely tied to Melaka’s Portuguese heritage.
Refined Peranakan restaurant in a heritage hotel, known for polished Nyonya classics and a quieter, more elegant setting.
Well-known Peranakan restaurant serving laksa, pongteh and other Nyonya staples in a traditional shophouse atmosphere.
Historic casual eatery famed for Melaka chicken rice balls and classic Hainanese-style chicken dishes in a lively heritage setting.
Malacca is budget-friendly versus many Malaysian city breaks, with low-cost food, modest hotel rates and cheap local transport; heritage area prices rise slightly for tourists.
Tipping is not expected. Some restaurants add a 10% service charge. You may round up taxi fares or leave small change at cafés for good service.
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Melaka Sentral -> Dutch Square, Melaka
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from George Town to Malacca by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Malacca, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most George Town to Malacca buses use the Butterworth, Penang Sentral to Malacca, Melaka Sentral station pair. Use this guide to compare George Town and Malacca bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and various eateries in KOMTAR complex
Free Wi-Fi available in KOMTAR complex. ATMs are aTMs available in KOMTAR complex.
Ticket office support is available at George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal.
Available at George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at George Town, Komtar Bus Terminal: Wheelchair accessible, elevators available.
Malacca, Melaka Sentral is 3 km from Malacca city centre. Public transport options include:
Malacca, Melaka Sentral has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and various food stalls available inside terminal
Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal. ATMs are multiple ATMs from various banks.
Ticket office support is available at Malacca, Melaka Sentral.
Available at Malacca, Melaka Sentral: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Malacca, Melaka Sentral: Wheelchair ramps and elevators.
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