1. Bus – Malacca to G.Highlands
2. Taxi – Malacca to G. Highlands
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From Malacca to Genting Highlands you can travel by bus, taxi.
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- Travel distance from Malacca to Genting Higlands in Malaysia is about 200 km by bus or taxi via Kuala Lumpur. There are 2 most popular options how you can get to Genting Highlands from Malacca: transfer by tourist bus or you can use private taxi/car. Genting Highlands has no airport and no railway station, travel by plane or train to this site is not possible. The most cheapest way of transfer to Genting Highlands from Malacca is to travel by bus via Kuala Lumpur. There are various buses from Malacca to Kuala Lumpur and from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands.
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- Transfer by tourist bus to Genting Highlands from Malacca takes about 3.5 hours and it costs about $15-17/pp. The second, the most popular and expensive way of transfer to Genting Highlands is to take a private taxi/car from Malacca town via Kuala Lumpur. Transfer by taxi / car from Malacca to Genting Highlands (via Kuala Lumpur) takes about 3-5 hour and it costs about $100-200/car. From Malacca you can also travel to Singapore or Penang.
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- There is no train to Genting Highlands from Malacca, but you can travel by KTM train to Kuala Lumpur. There is a train from Tampin Railway Station or Batang to Kuala Lumpur.But from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands you have to travel by bus, taxi or Grab. Genting Highlands has no railway station and it is only about 50 km from Kuala Lumpur. Genting Highlands in Pahang State is a popular tourist site and commercial zone for various activites and fun. It is easily accessible from Kuala Lumpur and it is a popular place mainly by residents of Kuala Lumpur in the weekend days. This site offers various tourist activites, theme parks, shops and also a few historical sites.
- You can also visit and use Awana Skyway cable car from Gohtong Jaya station, it is a few kilometres from the center of Genting Highlands. Resorts World Genting is Malaysia’s premier integrated resort destination and home of Southeast Asia’s Anticipated Theme Park Genting SkyWorlds. Read the instructions how you can reach Genting Highlands and Awana Skyway cable car in Pahang from Malacca below in this article. You can also book bus tickets or private car to Genting Highlands from Melaka town via Kuala Lumpur easily online.
Transfer Mode – Malacca to Genting Highlands: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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Tourist Bus | 3.5 hours | $15-17/pp |
Private Taxi/Car | 3 hours | $100-200/car |
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How to go from Malacca to Genting Highlands?
1. BUS from Malacca to Genting Highlands
The most used and cheap way to get from Malacca to Genting Highlands near Kuala Lumpur is by bus. On this route, you can use Bus with 707, which runs this route directly, or several other companies that run with a transfer in Kuala Lumpur. If you use a bus transfer with a change in Kuala Lumpur, it can be cheaper than a direct bus from Malacca town, but expect a delay in Kuala Lumpur.
Traveling by bus from Malacca to Genting Highlands takes about 3-4 hours, but this time may vary a little, depending on the traffic situation and buses may also be late. Bus with 707 can leave from 707 Hub 28 or from Hatten Hotel, other buses with a transfer in Kuala Lumpur leave from Melaka Sentral Station.
Buses usually arrive at Awana Genting Bus Terminal, which is a stop by the cable car, thanks to which you can go up to top of Genting Highlands. You will see this information about departures and arrivals when searching for bus tickets on online platforms, so check everything carefully.
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Bus transportation from Malacca to Genting Highlands costs about $15-17/pp, the fare is lower if you change in Kuala Lumpur. You can easily search and buy bus tickets to Genting Highlands from Malacca online in advance. If you want to go with a transfer in Kuala Lumpur, you need to search for and buy 2 tickets separately for each route.
Also read all transfer instructions and follow all company instructions when booking your ticket. Please arrive at the departure point in Malacca at least 30 minutes before the bus departs. A bus transfer is a suitable transportation option to Genting Highlands for most solo travelers looking for cheaper transfer options between these locations.
2. TAXI / CAR from Malacca to Genting Highlands
The most convenient, fastest, but also the most expensive way to get from Malacca to Genting Highlands is by private car/taxi with driver. On this route, you can either go directly from the city or you can use private transfers with a change in Kuala Lumpur. On the route from Malacca directly to Genting Highlands, you can use Daytrip, and for transfers via Kuala Lumpur, Asian Overland Services or Grab.
A private car transfer has the advantage that you can choose your departure point in Malacca and the arrival is usually at the gates of Genting Highlands resort or directly to the hotel if you want to stay there, which is also possible.
The journey by private car/taxi from Malacca to Genting Highlands takes about 3 hours, but the time may vary a little depending on your travel route. The company offers smaller classic cars or even minivans for the transfer for several people traveling at the same time in one group.
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Minivans can therefore be beneficial if you are traveling with more than one person at a time. A private car/taxi transfer from Malacca to Genting Highlands will cost you between $100-200/car, the price may vary depending on the type of car. Smaller cars are usually a cheaper transportation option than larger minivans for more people traveling at once.
You can easily search, view and book your private car with driver from Malacca to Genting Highlands online in advance. Please read all the terms and conditions of the private transfer with these companies when booking and follow all their instructions. Transfer by private car to Genting Highlands is a convenient transportation option, but due to the higher fare, it will not be suitable for ordinary solo low-cost travelers.
❓ FAQ – Travel from Malacca to Genting Highlands:
1. How to book tickets / car from Malacca to Genting Highlands?
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- Book tickets / car from Malacca (Melaka) to Genting Highlands in Pahang on 12go.asia ➜
- You can search another route, e.g. Malacca to Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands
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2. What is the travel time from Malacca to Genting Highlands?
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- Travel by tourist bus from Malacca to Genting Highlands (via Kuala Lumpur) takes about 3.5 hours.
- Travel by taxi / car from Malacca to Genting Highlands (via Kuala Lumpur) takes about 3 hours.
3. How much does it cost to get from Malacca to Genting Highlands?
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- Transfer by tourist bus from Malacca to Genting Highlands (via Kuala Lumpur) costs about $15-17/pp.
- Transfer by taxi/car from Malacca to Genting Highlands (via Kuala Lumpur) takes about $100-200/car.
4. What is the travel distance from Malacca to Genting Highlands?
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- Travel distance from Malacca to Genting Highlands in Pahang is about 200 km by bus or car via Kuala Lumpur.
5. Is there a flight from Malacca to Genting Highlands?
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- No, there is no flight because there is no airport in Genting Highlands, travel by plane from Malacca is not possible.
6. Is it possible to travel by train to Genting Highlands from Malacca?
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- There is no direct railway to Genting Highlands from Malacca (Melaka), Genting Highlands has no train station. There is only the KTM train from Tampin (about 40 km from Malacca town) to Kuala Lumpur. Train schedule between Tampin and Kuala Lumpur is limited, it is better to travel by bus.
7. How many ways of transfer you can choose to Genting Highlands?
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- There are 2 ways how you can go to Genting Highlands from Kuala Lumpur – travel by tourist bus or private taxi.
8. What is the cheapest way of transfer to Genting Highlands from Malacca?
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- The most cheapest option of transfer to Genting Highlands from Malacca is to travel by tourist bus. The most cheapest option of transfer to Genting Highlands from Melaka town should cost about $5/pp.
9. What is the best option of transfer to Genting Highlands from Malacca?
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- The most comfortable and fast option of travel to Genting Highlands is to take a private car/taxi. But private car or taxi is the most expensive option of transport. From Kuala Lumpur you can also take a Grab taxi.
10. Is there a cable car in Genting Highlands?
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- Yes, you can use Awana Skyway cable car from Gohtong Jaya station, this station is a few kilometres from Genting Highlands. The Genting Skyway is one of the two aerial lines serving Genting Highlands. The length of the Genting Skyway – Cable Car is 3 380 m and it is a popular tourist attraction on this site.
11. How to get from Genting Highlands to Malacca?
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- From Genting Highlands to Malacca you can travel by bus or private taxi, the same way of transport.
12. Where you can also travel from Malacca?
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- From Malacca (Melaka) you can also travel to another popular tourist sites or cities in Malaysia. The most popular travel routes is from Malacca to Singapore by tourist modern bus or KTM train (via Johor Bahru), or you can travel to Penang in the north of Malaysia via Kuala Lumpur.
13. How to travel solo in Malaysia?
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- Solo travel in Malaysia is a seamless journey with user-friendly public transportation, reliable ridesharing services, and a plethora of solo-friendly accommodations. Immerse yourself in the local culture, try diverse cuisines, and explore vibrant markets. Whether wandering through historical cities or relaxing on tropical islands like very popular and attractive Langkawi or Perhentian, Malaysia welcomes the solo adventurer with open arms.
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