- Must visit
Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum
Baba Nyonya townhouse museum with furnished rooms and objects that reveal Peranakan family life, design, and social history.
Cheapest price on Oct 16
$20
Average ticket price on Oct 16
$22
Fastest journey on Oct 16
7 h 7 m
Average journey duration on Oct 16
7 h 7 m
Buses on Oct 16
13
Distance
400 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kulim to Malacca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kulim to Malacca will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
On Fri, Oct 16, we found 13 buses from Kulim to Malacca, including 13 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 16 the direct buses cover the 400 km distance in an average of 7 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 7 m .
On Fri, Oct 16 the slowest buses will take 7 h 7 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.
Executive(2+1)
Executive(2+1)
KEJORA (TBS)
KEJORA (TBS)
KPB EKSPRESS
KPB EKSPRESS
KEJORA (TBS)
MAYANG SARI
GOLDEN SILK HOLIDAY
NAIK SELALU EKSPRESSBuses from Kulim to Malacca run on average 9 times per day, taking around 7h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:00, the last at 21:00. The fastest bus covers the 248 miles (400 km) distance in 7h 7m.
Distance 248 miles (400 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 7h 7m |
First bus 8:00 AM |
Last bus 9:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 08:07AM | Duration 7h07 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Naik Selalu Ekspress | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:37PM | Duration 7h07 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:07PM | Duration 7h07 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator GOLDEN SILK HOLIDAY | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:07PM | Duration 7h07 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:48PM | Duration 7h48 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 09:52PM | Duration 7h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Naik Selalu Ekspress | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 03:22AM | Duration 7h07 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator GOLDEN SILK HOLIDAY | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 03:37AM | Duration 7h07 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Kejora Mashyur (KL) V Kejora | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 04:33AM | Duration 7h48 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Kejora (TBS) | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 03:52AM | Duration 7h07 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Kejora Mashyur (KL) V Kejora | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:48AM | Duration 7h48 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Kejora (TBS) | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:07AM | Duration 7h07 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Mayang Sari Express | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 06:33AM | Duration 7h48 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 05:52AM | Duration 7h07 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:48AM | Duration 7h48 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
The table below shows live departures for Kulim to Malacca buses for today, Thursday, October 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NAIK SELALU EKSPRESS | 8:15 PM Kulim | 7h07 | 3:22 AM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
GOLDEN SILK HOLIDAY | 8:30 PM Kulim | 7h07 | 3:37 AM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KEJORA (TBS) | 8:45 PM Kulim | 7h07 | 3:52 AM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 8:45 PM Kulim | 7h48 | 4:33 AM Malacca | 0 transfersDirect | |
KEJORA (TBS) | 9:00 PM Kulim | 7h07 | 4:07 AM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 9:00 PM Kulim | 7h48 | 4:48 AM Malacca | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 10:45 PM Kulim | 7h48 | 6:33 AM Malacca | 0 transfersDirect | |
MAYANG SARI | 10:45 PM Kulim | 7h07 | 5:52 AM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 11:00 PM Kulim | 7h48 | 6:48 AM Malacca | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, October 16 | |||||
NAIK SELALU EKSPRESS | 8:30 AM Kulim | 7h07 | 3:37 PM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 9:00 AM Kulim | 7h07 | 4:07 PM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
GOLDEN SILK HOLIDAY | 9:00 AM Kulim | 7h07 | 4:07 PM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 10:00 AM Kulim | 7h48 | 5:48 PM Malacca | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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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Most Kulim to Malacca buses use the Kulim to Malacca, Melaka Sentral station pair. Use this guide to compare Kulim and Malacca bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Kulim has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines available inside.
Ticket office support is available at Kulim.
Available at Kulim: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kulim: 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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