- Must visit
Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum
Baba Nyonya townhouse museum with furnished rooms and objects that reveal Peranakan family life, design, and social history.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kerteh to Malacca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kerteh to Malacca will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 2 buses from Kerteh to Malacca, including 2 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct buses cover the 291 km distance in an average of 6 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 27 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest buses will take 6 h 27 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 Kerteh to Malacca run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:30, the last at 20:30. The fastest bus covers the 180 miles (291 km) distance in 6h 27m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Kerteh to Malacca.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator SANI (UKT) | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 08:12AM | Duration 6h27 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Ekspres Musafir | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator SANI (UKT) | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 04:12PM | Duration 6h27 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Ekspres Musafir | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:42PM | Duration 6h27 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator SANI (UKT) | Departure Time 03:59PM | Arrival Time 10:26PM | Duration 6h27 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator SANI (UKT) | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 01:12AM | Duration 6h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator SANI (UKT) | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:26AM | Duration 6h27 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for Kerteh to Malacca buses for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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SANI (UKT) | 11:59 PM Kerteh | 6h27 | 6:26 AM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
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SANI (UKT) | 9:45 AM Kerteh | 6h27 | 4:12 PM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Kerteh to Malacca with SANI (UKT), Sani Express, and Ekspres Musafir. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Baba Nyonya townhouse museum with furnished rooms and objects that reveal Peranakan family life, design, and social history.
Maritime museum inside a large ship replica, covering Malacca's trading past with exhibits on seafaring and regional commerce.
Private museum presenting Malay sultanate history, court culture, weapons, and royal-themed displays in a timber palace-style building.
Lively heritage street with shophouses, temples, small museums, and evening market activity. Ideal for walking and photography.
Riverside walking area with bridges, murals, historic buildings, and boat views. Best explored on foot in the late afternoon.
Historic square framed by red Dutch-era buildings, churches, and museums. A practical starting point for exploring the old center.
Chicken rice balls are Hainanese-style poached chicken served with compact rice balls, a signature Malacca hawker dish shaped for easy eating.
Nyonya laksa is a Peranakan noodle soup with coconut milk, spices, and seafood or chicken. It reflects Malacca’s distinctive mixed Chinese-Malay heritage.
Cendol is a beloved dessert of shaved ice, coconut milk, gula Melaka, and green rice flour jelly. Malacca’s palm sugar gives it deep caramel flavor.
Well-known Nyonya restaurant serving laksa, pongteh, and other Peranakan classics in a comfortable heritage shophouse setting.
Long-running local favorite for satay celup, with self-service skewers and a lively communal dining experience.
Historic Hainanese shop famous for chicken rice balls and poached chicken in a busy traditional setting near Jonker Street.
Budget-friendly for Malaysia: guesthouses, hawker meals, and short taxi rides are cheap; heritage hotels and tourist dining raise costs but stay below many major Southeast Asian cities.
Tipping is not expected. Restaurants may add 6% SST and 10% service charge. Round up taxi fares, and leave small change at cafes only for good service.
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Melaka Sentral -> Dutch Square, Melaka
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kerteh to Malacca by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Malacca, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Kerteh to Malacca buses use the Kerteh to Malacca, Melaka Sentral station pair. Use this guide to compare Kerteh and Malacca bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Kerteh is 1 km from Kerteh city centre. Public transport options include:
Kerteh has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small food stalls and local vendors
ATMs are aTM available at terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Kerteh.
Available at Kerteh: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kerteh: 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.
Check bus stations information for Kerteh and Malacca, including where buses depart and arrive on this route.