The cheapest and fastest buses from Malacca to Butterworth
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
7 h 1 m
Average duration
7 h 1 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
414 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Malacca to Butterworth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Malacca to Butterworth will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 24 buses that leave Malacca for Butterworth on Sun, Jun 07, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct buses cover the 414 km distance in an average of 7 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 1 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest buses will take 7 h 1 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.
SRI MAJU GROUP8:15 PM7h01Malacca, Melaka Sentral3:16 AMButterworth, Penang Sentral$161One-way0 transfers
SRI MAJU GROUP9:00 AM7h01Malacca, Melaka Sentral4:01 PMButterworth, Penang Sentral$191One-way0 transfers
BILLION STARS9:30 PM7h01Malacca, Melaka Sentral4:31 AMButterworth, Penang Sentral$201One-way0 transfers
BILLION STARS8:30 AM7h01Malacca, Melaka Sentral3:31 PMButterworth, Penang Sentral$201One-way0 transfers
BILLION STARS11:30 PM7h01Malacca, Melaka Sentral6:31 AMButterworth, Penang Sentral$201One-way0 transfers
KPB EKSPRESS10:00 PM7h01Malacca, Melaka Sentral5:01 AMButterworth, Penang Sentral$221One-way0 transfers
KPB EKSPRESS8:00 AM7h01Malacca, Melaka Sentral3:01 PMButterworth, Penang Sentral$221One-way0 transfers
KPB EKSPRESS9:00 AM7h01Malacca, Melaka Sentral4:01 PMButterworth, Penang Sentral$221One-way0 transfers
KPB EKSPRESS8:30 AM7h01Malacca, Melaka Sentral3:31 PMButterworth, Penang Sentral$221One-way0 transfers
KPB EKSPRESS11:00 PM7h01Malacca, Melaka Sentral6:01 AMButterworth, Penang Sentral$221One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Malacca to Butterworth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Malacca to Butterworth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $18.
Distance: 257 miles (414 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 31m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Malacca to Butterworth:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Malacca to Butterworth costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Butterworth take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 1m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€12) compared to roughly $37 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22 (€18). The journey takes 7h 1m versus 6h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by KPB Ekspress, Mayang Sari, Billion Stars, Sri Maju Group, Golden Silk Holidays, Super Nice, KPB Express JB.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Malacca to Butterworth Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 07:31AM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Sri Maju Group | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 08:01AM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 10:16AM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 10:46AM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:01PM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:31PM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:31PM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Kejora (TBS) | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:31PM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Permata Utara Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:01PM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:01PM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Intercity Coach | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:01PM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Sri Maju Group | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:01PM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:01PM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Kejora (TBS) | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:01PM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:01PM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 06:16PM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 06:46PM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Sri Maju Group | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 07:16PM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Intercity Coach | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:01PM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:31PM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:01PM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 10:46PM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 03:01AM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator GOLDEN SILK HOLIDAY | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 03:01AM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Sri Maju Group | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 03:16AM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Pancaran Matahari | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:01AM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Intercity Coach | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:01AM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:31AM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator KKKL Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:31AM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:01AM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Kejora (TBS) | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:01AM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:01AM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:31AM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 06:46AM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Live departures
Malacca to Butterworth bus times
The table below shows live departures for Malacca to Butterworth buses for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KPB EKSPRESS | 8:00 PM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 7h01 | 3:01 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
GOLDEN SILK HOLIDAY | 8:00 PM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 7h01 | 3:01 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
INTERCITY COACH | 9:00 PM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 7h01 | 4:01 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
PANCARAN MATAHARI | 9:00 PM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 7h01 | 4:01 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 9:30 PM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 7h01 | 4:31 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KKKL SDN BHD | 9:30 PM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 7h01 | 4:31 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 10:00 PM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 7h01 | 5:01 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 11:00 PM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 7h01 | 6:01 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 11:30 PM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 7h01 | 6:31 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
MAYANG SARI | 11:45 PM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 7h01 | 6:46 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 8:00 AM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 7h01 | 3:01 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 8:30 AM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 7h01 | 3:31 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 8:30 AM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 7h01 | 3:31 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KEJORA (TBS) | 8:30 AM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 7h01 | 3:31 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERMATA UTARA SDN BHD | 9:00 AM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 7h01 | 4:01 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 9:00 AM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 7h01 | 4:01 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
INTERCITY COACH | 9:00 AM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 7h01 | 4:01 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
SRI MAJU GROUP | 9:00 AM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 7h01 | 4:01 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 10:00 AM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 7h01 | 5:01 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KEJORA (TBS) | 10:00 AM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 7h01 | 5:01 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 11:00 AM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 7h01 | 6:01 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
MAYANG SARI | 11:15 AM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 7h01 | 6:16 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
MAYANG SARI | 11:45 AM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 7h01 | 6:46 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Malacca to Butterworth
Buses from Malacca to Butterworth run on average 17 times per day, taking around 7h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 257 miles (414 km) distance in 7h 1m.
Distance 257 miles (414 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 7h 1m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Bus providers: KPB Ekspress, Mayang Sari, Billion Stars, Sri Maju Group, Golden Silk Holidays, Super Nice, KPB Express JB from Malacca to ButterworthYou can travel by bus between Malacca to Butterworth with KPB Ekspress, Mayang Sari, Billion Stars, Sri Maju Group, Golden Silk Holidays, Super Nice, KPB Express JB for as low as $12 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Malacca to Butterworth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Malacca to Butterworth 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 Butterworth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- KPB Express JB
- Wheelchair access available
- assistance for boarding and alighting can be arranged upon request.
- KPB Ekspress
- Wheelchair access available
- assistance for boarding and alighting can be arranged upon request.
- Sri Maju Group
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- Mayang Sari
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- Billion Stars
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- Sri Maju Group
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
- Mayang Sari
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
- Billion Stars
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Malacca to Butterworth
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal
- Large parking area available for both cars and motorcycles
- Food court and various food stalls available inside terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand outside terminal
- Wheelchair ramps and elevators
- Public toilets available with small fee
- Bus: Local and intercity buses
- Taxi: Available at terminal
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