- 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
€21
Average ticket price on Oct 07
€21
Fastest journey on Oct 07
9 h 58 m
Average journey duration on Oct 07
9 h 58 m
Buses on Oct 07
3
Distance
402 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tanah Merah to Malacca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tanah Merah to Malacca will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
On Wed, Oct 07, we found 3 buses from Tanah Merah to Malacca, including 3 direct services.
On Wed, Oct 07 the direct buses cover the 402 km distance in an average of 9 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 58 m .
On Wed, Oct 07 the slowest buses will take 9 h 58 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.
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD)
EKSPRESS MUTIARA
EKSPRESS MUTIARA
EKSPRESS MUTIARA
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD)
EKSPRESS MUTIARABuses from Tanah Merah to Malacca run on average 6 times per day, taking around 9h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €13 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:30, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 249 miles (402 km) distance in 9h 45m.
Distance 249 miles (402 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 9h 45m |
First bus 8:30 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 07:28PM | Duration 9h58 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator SANI EXPRESS | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 10:28PM | Duration 9h58 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Ekspres Perdana | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 11:28PM | Duration 9h58 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:58AM | Duration 9h58 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:28AM | Duration 9h58 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €21 |
The table below shows live departures for Tanah Merah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 9:00 PM Tanah Merah | 9h58 | 6:58 AM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, October 7 | |||||
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 9:30 AM Tanah Merah | 9h58 | 7:28 PM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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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 Tanah Merah 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 Tanah Merah to Malacca buses use the Tanah Merah to Malacca, Melaka Sentral station pair. Use this guide to compare Tanah Merah and Malacca bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Tanah Merah is 2 km from Tanah Merah city centre. Public transport options include:
Tanah Merah has practical services for this route, including Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
ATMs are several ATMs from local banks.
Ticket office support is available at Tanah Merah.
Available at Tanah Merah: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tanah Merah: Wheelchair ramps.
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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