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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 29
$13
Average ticket price on Oct 29
$14
Fastest journey on Oct 29
4 h 29 m
Average journey duration on Oct 29
4 h 30 m
Buses on Oct 29
3
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Mersing to Malacca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mersing to Malacca will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
On Thu, Oct 29, we found 3 buses from Mersing to Malacca, including 3 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 29 the direct buses cover the 179 km distance in an average of 4 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 29 m .
On Thu, Oct 29 the slowest buses will take 4 h 33 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.






Buses from Mersing to Malacca run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:15, the last at 15:00. The fastest bus covers the 111 miles (179 km) distance in 4h 29m.
Distance 111 miles (179 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 29m |
First bus 7:15 AM |
Last bus 3:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Mersing to Malacca.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator S&S International (M) Express | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 09:44AM | Duration 4h29 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator S&S International (M) Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:29AM | Duration 4h29 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator S&S International Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:33AM | Duration 4h33 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator S&S International Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 05:48PM | Duration 4h33 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator S&S International (M) Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 05:44PM | Duration 4h29 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator S&S International Express | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 03:48AM | Duration 4h33 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
The table below shows live departures for Mersing to Malacca buses for today, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive(2+1) | 1:15 PM Mersing | 4h33 | 5:48 PM Malacca | 0 transfersDirect | |
S&S INTERNATIONAL (M) EXPRESS | 1:15 PM Mersing, Bus Terminal | 4h29 | 5:44 PM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 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 Mersing to Malacca buses use the Mersing, Terminal Bus to Malacca, Melaka Sentral station pair. Use this guide to compare Mersing and Malacca bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Mersing, Terminal Bus has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
ATMs are several ATMs from major Malaysian banks.
Ticket office support is available at Mersing, Terminal Bus.
Available at Mersing, Terminal Bus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mersing, Terminal Bus: 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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