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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.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Shah Alam to Malacca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Shah Alam to Malacca will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 7 buses from Shah Alam to Malacca, including 7 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct buses cover the 128 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 33 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest buses will take 2 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.
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Buses from Shah Alam to Malacca run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 79 miles (128 km) distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 79 miles (128 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 33m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Shah Alam to Malacca.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator City Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:33AM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:33AM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Naik Selalu Ekspress | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:12AM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator SRI THEVEN TRAVEL & TOURS Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:03AM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:03AM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:33PM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:33PM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator SRI THEVEN TRAVEL & TOURS Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:03PM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:33PM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:33PM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:03PM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator SRI THEVEN TRAVEL & TOURS Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:03PM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:33PM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:12PM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
The table below shows live departures for Shah Alam to Malacca buses for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:00 AM Shah Alam | 2h12 | 9:12 AM Malacca | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Shah Alam | 2h33 | 2:33 PM Malacca | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Shah Alam | 2h12 | 11:12 PM Malacca | 0 transfersDirect | |
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SRI THEVEN TRAVEL & TOURS SDN BHD | 7:30 AM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 2h33 | 10:03 AM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
MAYANG SARI | 10:00 AM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 2h33 | 12:33 PM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
SRI THEVEN TRAVEL & TOURS SDN BHD | 12:30 PM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 2h33 | 3:03 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 Shah Alam to Malacca buses use the Shah Alam, Bus Terminal to Malacca, Melaka Sentral station pair. Use this guide to compare Shah Alam and Malacca bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Shah Alam, Bus Terminal is 5 km from Shah Alam city centre. Public transport options include:
Shah Alam, Bus Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and small eateries available
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines from major banks.
Ticket office support is available at Shah Alam, Bus Terminal.
Available at Shah Alam, Bus Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Shah Alam, Bus Terminal: Wheelchair ramps and accessible facilities.
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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