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Muzium Sultan Abu Bakar
State museum presenting Pahang history, culture, crafts, archaeology, and royal heritage. A useful first stop for regional context.
Cheapest price on Oct 22
€11
Average ticket price on Oct 22
€13
Fastest journey on Oct 22
5 h 11 m
Average journey duration on Oct 22
5 h 11 m
Buses on Oct 22
12
Distance
217 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Malacca to Kuantan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Malacca to Kuantan will cost around €13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
On Thu, Oct 22, we found 12 buses from Malacca to Kuantan, including 12 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 22 the direct buses cover the 217 km distance in an average of 5 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 11 m .
On Thu, Oct 22 the slowest buses will take 5 h 11 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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Executive(2+1)
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SANWA EXPRESS
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MARALINERBuses from Malacca to Kuantan run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 21:00. The fastest bus covers the 134 miles (217 km) distance in 5h 11m.
Distance 134 miles (217 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 5h 11m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 9:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Malacca to Kuantan.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 06:41AM | Duration 5h11 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Sanwa Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:41PM | Duration 5h11 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:51PM | Duration 5h51 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:21PM | Duration 5h51 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:41PM | Duration 5h11 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Ekspres Musafir | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:11PM | Duration 5h11 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Ekspres Musafir | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:13PM | Duration 4h43 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:11PM | Duration 5h11 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:26PM | Duration 5h11 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Sanwa Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:11PM | Duration 5h11 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Transnasional | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:21PM | Duration 5h51 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:21PM | Duration 5h51 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sanwa Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:41AM | Duration 5h11 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:51AM | Duration 5h51 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:11AM | Duration 5h11 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €11 |
The table below shows live departures for Malacca to Kuantan buses for today, Wednesday, October 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SANWA EXPRESS | 3:00 PM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 5h11 | 8:11 PM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 3:30 PM Malacca | 5h51 | 9:21 PM Kuantan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 4:30 PM Malacca | 5h51 | 10:21 PM Kuantan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 4:30 PM Malacca | 5h51 | 10:21 PM Kuantan | 0 transfersDirect | |
SANWA EXPRESS | 8:30 PM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 5h11 | 1:41 AM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
MARALINER | 9:00 PM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 5h11 | 2:11 AM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 9:00 PM Malacca | 5h51 | 2:51 AM Kuantan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, October 22 | |||||
SANWA EXPRESS | 8:30 AM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 5h11 | 1:41 PM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 9:00 AM Malacca | 5h51 | 2:51 PM Kuantan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 9:00 AM Malacca | 5h51 | 2:51 PM Kuantan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 9:30 AM Malacca | 5h51 | 3:21 PM Kuantan | 0 transfersDirect | |
MARALINER | 9:30 AM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 5h11 | 2:41 PM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
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State museum presenting Pahang history, culture, crafts, archaeology, and royal heritage. A useful first stop for regional context.
Compact art space showing local paintings and creative works. Good for discovering contemporary artists from Kuantan and Pahang.
Gallery space within the Pahang arts scene featuring exhibitions, community programs, and rotating visual art displays.
Popular city beach with a long promenade, sea breeze, and casual recreation. A classic Kuantan stop for walking and sunrise views.
Urban riverfront area with pathways, landscaping, and evening views of the Kuantan River. Good for a relaxed walk near downtown.
Scenic riverside district known for fishing village character, waterfront views, and easy access to evening strolls and local life.
Sour fish curry from Pahang, usually made with river fish, turmeric and chili. A signature east coast dish with a tangy, spicy local character.
Fermented durian gravy cooked with fish, especially patin. Rich, pungent and closely associated with Pahang home cooking and festive meals.
Pahang-style beef satay served with peanut sauce, cucumber and ketupat. A beloved local supper food found widely around Kuantan.
Traditional satay restaurant famous for skewers with peanut sauce, ketupat and classic Malaysian side dishes in a simple local setting.
Established kopitiam-style venue popular for breakfast, coffee and local noodles. Relaxed setting suited for trying everyday Kuantan flavors.
Casual local seafood spot known for grilled fish and sambal dishes. Popular for fresh catches and a lively east coast dining atmosphere.
Budget-friendly versus many Malaysian beach cities. Street food, simple hotels, and ride-hailing are cheap; upscale resorts and seafood restaurants raise costs.
Tipping is not expected. Many restaurants add 10% service charge. Round up small taxi fares, and leave small change at cafes only for good service.
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Most Malacca to Kuantan buses use the Malacca, Melaka Sentral to station pair. Use this guide to compare Malacca and Kuantan bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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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