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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.
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ipoh to Malacca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipoh to Malacca will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 3 buses from Ipoh to Malacca, including 3 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 296 km distance in an average of 5 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 3 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 18 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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Buses from Ipoh to Malacca run on average 14 times per day, taking around 5h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 14 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 296 km distance in 4h 59m.
Distance 296 km |
Average bus duration 5h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 4h 59m |
First bus 1:45 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
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The table below shows live departures for Ipoh to Malacca coaches for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:01 Ipoh | 4h59 | 8:00 Malacca | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:20 Ipoh | 7h25 | 20:45 Malacca | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:25 Ipoh | 5h20 | 20:45 Malacca | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:26 Ipoh | 5h19 | 20:45 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
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Most Ipoh to Malacca buses use the Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) to Malacca, Melaka Sentral station pair. Use this guide to compare Ipoh and Malacca bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) is 9 km from Ipoh city centre. Public transport options include:
Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and several local food stalls
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines available in terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya).
Available at Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya): Wheelchair accessible.
Ipoh - Jalan Bendahara has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Local food stalls and restaurants nearby
ATMs are several ATMs from local banks.
Ticket office support is available at Ipoh - Jalan Bendahara.
Available at Ipoh - Jalan Bendahara: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ipoh - Jalan Bendahara: Wheelchair accessible.
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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