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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.
Cheapest price on 29 Oct
£10
Average ticket price on 29 Oct
£10
Fastest journey on 29 Oct
4 h 29 m
Average journey duration on 29 Oct
4 h 30 m
Buses on 29 Oct
3
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Mersing to Malacca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mersing to Malacca will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
On Thu 29 Oct, we found 3 buses from Mersing to Malacca, including 3 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 179 km distance in an average of 4 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 29 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 33 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.






Buses from Mersing to Malacca run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:15, the last at 15:00. The fastest coach covers the 179 km distance in 4h 29m.
Distance 179 km |
Average bus duration 4h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 29m |
First bus 7:15 |
Last bus 15:00 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Mersing to Malacca coaches for today, Wednesday 28 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive(2+1) | 13:15 Mersing | 4h33 | 17:48 Malacca | 0 changesdirect | |
S&S INTERNATIONAL (M) EXPRESS | 13:15 Mersing, Bus Terminal | 4h29 | 17:44 Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 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 Mersing 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 Mersing to Malacca buses use the Mersing, Terminal Bus to Malacca, Melaka Sentral station pair. Use this guide to compare Mersing and Malacca bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Mersing, Terminal Bus has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
ATMs are several ATMs from major Malaysian banks.
Ticket office support is available at Mersing, Terminal Bus.
Available at Mersing, Terminal Bus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mersing, Terminal Bus: Basic wheelchair access.
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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