How to go → MALACCA to KUALA LUMPUR? ☀️

1. Bus to Kuala Lumpur
2. Taxi to Kuala Lumpur
3. Train to Kuala Lumpur
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From Malacca to Kuala Lumpur you can travel by direct bus or taxi.

• • Travel distance from Malacca to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia is only about 150 km. There are 3 options how you can get to Kuala Lumpur from Malacca (Melaka): travel by tourist bus, travel by private taxi/car or you can travel by train from Tampin (Pulau Sebang) or Batang. The most popular and cheapest way of transfer to Kuala Lumpur from Malacca is to travel by tourist bus. There are various modern buses and bus companies from Melacca Sentral to TBS Kuala Lumpur. Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) is one of the main express bus terminals in Kuala Lumpur. Travel time by bus from Malacca to Kuala Lumpur is about 2-3.5 hours and bus tickets cost about $2-5/pp.
  • There is no railway station in Malacca town, but you can take a train of KTM Berhad from Tampin or Batang. These railway stations are about 40 km from the town, so first you have to get to these stations, by taxi or local bus. So it is better to travel by bus from Malacca town, becaues this option takes a lot of time and train schedule is very limited. Transfer by train of KTM from Tampin to Kuala Lumpur costs about $6-7/pp and it takes about 2 hours. From Kuala Lumpur you can travel to the most popualr tourist site in the north of Malaysia – Penang (+Butterworth).

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• • The last way how you can travel to Kuala Lumpur from Malacca is to book a private car/taxi. It is the most expensive but comfortable option of transport. Transport by private taxi/car from Malacca to Kuala Lumpur takes about 2 hours and it costs about $120-170/car. Travel by plane from Malacca to Kuala Lumpur is not possible, there are no flights between these cities. Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia and is also Malaysia’s largest city. Kuala Lumpur has grown out of nowhere in 130 years into a modern city.
  • From above it may seem like any other Asian city with tall skyscrapers, but it retains many characteristics and colors. In the city center there are plenty of colonial buildings, vibrant Chinatown with street vendors, night markets, which are an interesting destination for night walks and bustling Little India. Kuala Lumpur is also the most frequented transprot junctions in Malaysia. Read the instructions how you can reach Kuala Lumpur from Malacca below in this article. You can also search and book tickets to Kuala Lumpur from Malacca easily online. From Kuala Lumpur you can also go to Cameron Highlands by bus or car, or by train and bus to Ipoh, it is also a popular tourist mountain site.

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How do I get from Malacca to Kuala Lumpur?

1. BUS from Malacca to Kuala Lumpur

The most popular and cheapest way to transfer from Malacca to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia is by bus. On this route to the capital of Malaysia, you can use buses from companies such as Billion Stars, Mara Liner, Super Nice Express, StarMart Express, Cepat Express, KPB Express, KKKL Express or Mayang Sari.

These companies will offer you modern buses with seats for a transfer and a hassle-free ride. These buses usually depart from Melaka Sentral and arrive to TBS Kuala Lumpur, which is a larger bus station in the city center of Kuala Lumpur. Melaka Sentral Bus Terminal is approximately 5 km north of the Malacca city center.

Traveling by bus from Malacca to Kuala Lumpur takes about 2-3.5 hours, this time can sometimes vary slightly and sometimes the buses may be late at departure. Even so, it is advisable to arrive at the place of departure at least 30 minutes before the departure of the bus. A bus transfer from Malacca to Kuala Lumpur costs between $2-5/pp, these prices are the same or slightly different even during the year.

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The Malacca to Kuala Lumpur bus schedule / timetable is relatively comprehensive and there are many buses throughout the day, so you’ll be sure to pick a route that suits you. You can search and buy Malacca to Kuala Lumpur bus tickets easily online in advance. When booking a bus ticket to Kuala Lumpur, always read all transfer information and instructions and follow all instructions of the transport company.

A bus transfer to Kuala Lumpur from Malacca is suitable for most regular solo travelers who are looking for a cheaper form of transport but with good ride comfort. The advantage of this transport option is also that there are relatively many buses between these cities every day.

2. TAXI / CAR from Malacca to Kuala Lumpur

The most convenient, fast, but at the same time the most expensive transfer option from Malacca to Kuala Lumpur is to use a private car/taxi with a driver. The advantage is that you can choose your departure point in Malacca and your arrival point in Kuala Lumpur, thus saving your further time. On this route, you can use modern and comfortable cars of companies such as Daytrip or Asian Overland Services.

These companies offer classic smaller cars or even minivans for multiple people, i.e. for those traveling in a group of several people at the same time. Transport by private car / taxi from Malacca to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia takes about 2 hours, but it may vary depending on your travel route. Fares for private cars may vary, for example, depending on the type of car or the number of passengers.

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Transfer by private car with driver from Malacca to Kuala Lumpur costs between $100-170/car. As a general rule, smaller classic cars are a cheaper option than larger multi-passenger minivans. However, you can then calculate the fare per individual person, so in a group of several people transported at the same time, the transfer can sometimes pay off.

You can easily search and book your private car/taxi with driver from Malacca to Kuala Lumpur online in advance. When booking and choosing a car, always read all instructions and information and follow the transfer conditions provided by the companies to avoid any misunderstandings. Private transportation by car and with a driver is suitable for those who have a larger budget for their travel, it is not a suitable option for low-cost travelers.

3. TRAIN from Tampin to Kuala Lumpur

Rather, an alternative transport option from Malacca to Kuala Lumpur is to travel by train. The disadvantage of this option is the departure from the city of Tampin, which is about 40 km from the city center of Malacca. So you have to get to this city first by e.g. a local bus, preferably some private transfer, it can take around 30 minutes.

Then take the KTM Berhad train from Tampin Railway Station (Pulau Sebang) to Kuala Lumpur Sentral, see Malaysia Railway Map. The disadvantage of the train transfer is that the train timetables are relatively very limited and there are approximately 2 trains per day. The train transfer from Tampin to Kuala Lumpur takes about 2.5 hours, the travel time is mostly respected and the fare is in the range of $6-8/pp.

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Train tickets from Tampin to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia can be easily searched and purchased online in advance. There is no need to print these tickets, just keep them on your phone and then present them with your QR code when boarding the train in Tampin. When booking train tickets, always read all transfer instructions and conditions and follow all instructions given at the time of booking.

It is also advisable to arrive at Tampin train station at least 30 minutes before the train departs. The train transfer is more of a substitute option for transportation to Kuala Lumpur, the disadvantage is the longer travel time than the bus journey, because you have to go to the city of Tampin first.

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