How to go → SINGAPORE to MALACCA? ☀️

1. Bus – Singapore to Malacca
2. Private Car/Taxi to Malacca
3. Train – Singapore to Malacca
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From Singapore to Malacca you can travel by bus, train, plane, taxi.

• • Travel distance from Singapore to Malacca is about 250 km via Johor Bahru. There are 3 options how you can go to Malacca from Singapore: travel by tourist bus, transfer by shuttle train + KTM train via Johor Bahru and travel by private taxi/car via Johor Bahru. The most cheapest and popular way of transfer to Malacca is to travel by tourist bus. Transport by tourist bus to Malacca from Singapore takes about 4-6.5 hours and bus tickets cost about $22-30/pp. There is no direct train to Malacca from Singapore, but you can travel by train via Johor Bahru and Gemas in Malaysia. Malacca town has no railway station, the closest railway station is in Tampin, about 40 km from the town.
  • Transfer by train from Singapore (Woodlands) to Malacca (Tampin) via Johor Bahru + Gemas takes about 10-15 hours hours and it costs about $12-15/pp. There is a shuttle train from Woodlands in Singapore to Johor Bahru and KTM Berhad trains from Johor Bahru to Tampin via Gemas. The last option is a private transfer by taxi/car with a driver, it is the most expensive option of getting to Malacca. From Malacca you can travel to Kuala Lumpur or Penang.

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• • You can also take a direct flight from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur and from Kuala Lumpur you can travel by bus or taxi to Malacca. It is also a fast way of transfer between these cities. Malacca (also called Melaka) is a popular tourist place close to Kuala Lumpur. When visiting the old city or at least some parts of it, visitors can soak up the atmosphere of the former Malaysian Sultanate, but also from the later period of government over the city, when Portuguese, Dutch or British rule took turns. The history of Melaka breathes directly and adds a specific charm to the place.
  • Melaka is located about 150 kilometers south of Kuala Lumpur. It is the first city in the history of Malaysia, which was established thanks to the trade in spices and fabrics. Melaka has always been the target of attacks by conquerors, in order to take control of the city, be they Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch or English. Read the instructions how you can reach Malacca from Singapore below in this article. The best way of getting to Malacca is to travel by bus. It is also possible to book tickets / flights to Malacca easily online. From Malacca you can also go to Genting Highlands.

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How do I get from Singapore to Malacca?

1. BUS from Singapore to Malacca

The most used and cheap way to get from Singapore to Malacca, Malaysia is by bus transfer. Modern and comfortable buses with seats pass through the Woodlands – Johor Bahru border crossing on this route. You can use companies such as StarMart Express, WTS Travel, Bus with 707, Delima Express, S&S International Express or KKKL Express for bus transportation to Malacca.

The downside may be that the bus schedule from Singapore to Malacca may be more limited. The bus transfer from Singapore to Malacca takes about 4-6.5 hours, but this time may vary slightly and buses may be late. Buses can depart from various locations in Singapore such as Boon Lay, Kovan Hub Bus Terminal, Golden Mile Tower and others and arrive in Malacca mostly at Melaka Sentral – this is the biggest bus station for the city of Malacca.

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Melaka Sentral is approximately 5 km from the city center. However, buses may stop at other locations in Malacca, you will see this information about departures and arrivals when you search for tickets online, so read everything carefully. Bus transportation from Singapore to Malacca costs between $22-30/pp, these prices may vary slightly throughout the year.

You can easily search and buy bus tickets to Malacca from Singapore online in advance. When booking a ticket, always also read the instructions before and after booking to avoid possible misunderstandings. Bus transport is suitable for all ordinary solo travelers, the buses are comfortable, the disadvantage is the more limited timetable of these buses.

2. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Singapore to Malacca

The most convenient, fast, but at the same time the most expensive transfer option from Singapore to the city of Malacca is transport by private car/taxi with a driver. With this option, you will save time and travel the route without additional stops during the journey. For your private transfer from Singapore (+Changi Airport) to Malacca, you can use the services of private companies Daytrip and Elife.

These companies have prepared for you modern smaller classic cars, SUVs and even minivans for transporting more people at once. Private chauffeured cars can depart from Singapore, from a location of your choice, for example from your hotel or even from Changi Airport. You can also choose your arrival point in Malacca according to your requirements.

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A private car transfer from Singapore to Malacca takes about 3-4 hours and is therefore the fastest transport option. However, this time may vary slightly, depending on your specific route. A car with a driver is of course the most expensive transportation option to Malacca, and a transfer from Singapore ranges from $200-650/car, depending on the type of car.

You usually pay less for a smaller classic car than, for example, for larger minivans for more people, but you can calculate the fare per passenger. You can search and book your private car with driver from Singapore (+Changi Airport) to Malacca in Malaysia online well in advance.

Also read all the instructions and conditions of carriage and follow all the instructions given by the transport company on the online platform while searching and booking the car. A private car transfer to Malacca will not be a suitable transport option for low-cost travelers due to higher fares.

3. TRAIN from Singapore to Malacca (via Gemas)

Another land transfer option from Singapore to Malacca is a train transfer. You can come by train to the city of Tampin, about 40 km from the city of Malacca, this is the nearest railway station, there is no direct train to the city of Malacca. You can take the train from Johor Bahru, which is a border town in Malaysia, not far from Woodlands.

From there the KTM Berhad train goes to Gemas and from Gemas you then have to take another train to Tampin. So this option has 2 steps and includes a transfer in Gemas city, unless we count the transfer from Singapore to Johor Bahru. So it is not a very ideal transport option in terms of comfort and time and takes longer than a bus transfer.

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If we include the transfer from Singapore to Johor Bahru via Woodlands and then the train journey via Gemas to Tampin, the total transport time can be approx. 10-15 hours. Trains depart from JB Sentral and arrive at Gemas Railway Station, then take another train to Tampin Railway Station, see Malaysia Railway Map.

You can take a shuttle train from Woodlands to Johor Bahru, this journey takes about 10 minutes and you will cross the border into Malaysia. A train transfer from Singapore (Johor Bahru) to Tampin costs between $12-15/pp and you can search and buy train tickets online as well as e-tickets.

You can purchase a train tickets for the route from Johor Bahru to Gemas and then from Gemas to Tampin (Pulau Sebang). When booking, always read the conditions and instructions for the train transfer and follow all instructions given. The train transfer is rather an alternative to the bus, it is not very convenient due to several transfers and a longer journey time.

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