- 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 07
€17
Average ticket price on Oct 07
€18
Fastest journey on Oct 07
7 h
Average journey duration on Oct 07
7 h
Buses on Oct 07
11
Distance
409 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Penang to Malacca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Penang to Malacca will cost around €18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
On Wed, Oct 07, we found 11 buses from Penang to Malacca, including 11 direct services.
On Wed, Oct 07 the direct buses cover the 409 km distance in an average of 7 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h .
On Wed, Oct 07 the slowest buses will take 7 h 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.
GOLDEN SILK HOLIDAY
GOLDEN SILK HOLIDAY
BILLION STARS
BILLION STARS
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SRI MAJU GROUP
BILLION STARS
BILLION STARS
GOLDEN SILK HOLIDAY
GOLDEN SILK HOLIDAYBuses from Penang to Malacca run on average 24 times per day, taking around 7h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
There are 24 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 254 miles (409 km) distance in 6h 59m.
Distance 254 miles (409 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 24 |
Fastest bus 6h 59m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Pancaran Matahari | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Sri Maju Group | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 04:17PM | Duration 7h07 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator GOLDEN SILK HOLIDAY | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator KKKL Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:59PM | Duration 6h59 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator KKKL Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 05:42PM | Duration 7h07 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Sri Maju Group | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator KKKL Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 03:44AM | Duration 6h59 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator KKKL Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator GOLDEN SILK HOLIDAY | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 05:42AM | Duration 7h07 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator KKKL Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 06:27AM | Duration 7h07 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 11:58PM | Arrival Time 06:58AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:59AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 07:06AM | Duration 7h07 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €18 |
The table below shows live departures for Penang to Malacca buses for today, Tuesday, October 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BILLION STARS | 9:00 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 7h00 | 4:00 AM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
GOLDEN SILK HOLIDAY | 9:15 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 7h00 | 4:15 AM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 10:30 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 7h00 | 5:30 AM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 10:35 PM Perai, Complex Chai Leng Park | 7h07 | 5:42 AM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 11:58 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 7h00 | 6:58 AM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 11:59 PM Perai, Complex Chai Leng Park | 7h07 | 7:06 AM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 11:59 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 7h00 | 6:59 AM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, October 7 | |||||
GOLDEN SILK HOLIDAY | 9:15 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 7h00 | 4:15 PM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 10:30 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 7h00 | 5:30 PM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 1:30 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 7h00 | 8:30 PM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
SRI MAJU GROUP | 5:00 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 7h00 | 12:00 AM 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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Melaka Sentral -> Dutch Square, Melaka
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Penang 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 Penang to Malacca buses use the Butterworth, Penang Sentral to Malacca, Melaka Sentral station pair. Use this guide to compare Penang and Malacca bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Butterworth, Penang 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 local restaurants available inside the terminal
Free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal. ATMs are multiple ATMs from various banks.
Ticket office support is available at Butterworth, Penang Sentral.
Available at Butterworth, Penang Sentral: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Butterworth, Penang Sentral: Wheelchair ramps, elevators.
Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong is 3 km from Penang city centre. Public transport options include:
Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and several local food stalls inside terminal
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines from multiple banks available.
Ticket office support is available at Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong.
Available at Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gelugor, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong: Wheelchair ramps, disabled-friendly facilities.
Bukit Mertajam has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Local food stalls and restaurants nearby
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines nearby.
Ticket office support is available at Bukit Mertajam.
Available at Bukit Mertajam: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bukit Mertajam: 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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