Melaka/Malacca is a state of Malaysia. The capital, Malacca City, is the oldest city along the Straits of Malacca. This historical city centre has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008.
Called “The Historic State” of Malaysia, Malacca has many noteworthy historical and cultural sites. Its history dates back to its colonial times.
Today, you will still see the traces of Portuguese, Dutch and British influences in the architecture and historical sites in the state. Visit Malacca to experience its treasure trove of culture and history.
How To Go To Malacca From Singapore
Here are 4 Way Travel From Singapore To Malacca
- Driving from Singapore to Malacca
- Bus /Coach from Singapore to Malacca
- Private MPV Limousine Car from Singapore to Malacca
- Train From Singapore to Melaka
Option 1: Driving from Singapore to Malacca
If you own a car, the most convenient way is to drive to Malacca yourself. You can decide your own schedule, and you won’t need to disembark from the vehicle at the customs and immigration counter. You also won’t have to worry about carrying your luggage or hand-carry up and down the vehicle until you reach your hotel.
To drive to Malacca from Singapore, you should exit Singapore via the Woodlands checkpoint, and take the North-South Expressway (NSE) to Malacca. The nearly 250km journey may take 2.5-3 hours. However, this excludes the time spent for Singapore and Malaysia immigration custom clearance and possible traffic jams.
A word of advice: Avoid travelling to Johor Bahru during peak hours. On a daily basis, heavy traffic is expected in morning peak hours from 7:00am to 9:00am towards Singapore and in the evening after 5:00pm towards Johor Bahru city. For up-to-date traffic information, you may visit the onemotoring website before heading to Malaysia.
Things to note before you drive from Singapore to Malacca:
- Change some Malaysia currency (RM) before you travel.
- If you are driving a Singapore-registered motor vehicle, do bring along a printout of the vehicle’s road tax and insurance certificate.
- If you are departing from Singapore in a Singapore-registered motor vehicle, the vehicle’s motor fuel supply tank must be at least three-quarter tank full. Otherwise, you may be fined up to S$500. If found with a tank less than three-quarter tank full, the driver must turn back to Singapore to top-up the vehicle’s fuel supply tank to at least three-quarter full before the vehicle is allowed to leave Singapore.
- Make sure you have value in your CEPAS card, AutoPass, NETS, or EZ-link, as you will need to pay a road fee when you exit at the Singapore checkpoint.
- If you have one, bring along a cash-loaded Touch’n’Go cashcard which will allow you to pay the vehicle entry permit (VEP), parking fees, and highway tolls in Malaysia. If you do not have a Touch’n’Go card, you should proceed to lane 9 or 10 of the Malaysian customs to pay the RM20 VEP fee in cash.
- Don’t speed! Traffic police sometimes hide and lie in wait to catch reckless drivers. The speed limit on the North-South Expressway is 110km/h. Speed Trap Cameras are located at 3 points along the route to Malacca, and 3 points along the route back to Singapore:
- SG to Malacca: (E2 1km), (E2 151KM), (E2 180Km)
- Malacca to SG: (E2 180Km)，(E2 147KM), (E2 1km)
- Use a navigation system like Google Maps or Wazes to help you find your way around. The streets in Melaka can be quite confusing due to a number of one-way roads and congested road conditions.
Option 2: Bus /Coach from Singapore to Malacca
If you are not rushing for time and prefer to go on a budget, taking a bus or coach from Singapore to Malacca has to be the cheapest transport option. The journey from Singapore to Malacca by bus may take up to 4 hours on average, depending on the traffic condition and traffic at the customs.
Things to note before you take a bus to Malacca:
- You will need to get off the bus to go through customs at the checkpoint.
- After clearing the Singapore customs, you have to return to the bus and wait for all passengers to return before the bus can continue on its journey. In some cases, one or more passengers that are held back by the customs can delay the whole bus’ journey.
- At the Malaysian customs, you have to disembark to clear immigration as well. You also need to bring along your belongings, including any luggage.
- After clearing the Malaysian customs, you need to return to the bus and wait for all passengers to arrive again.
It can be a tiring and time-wasting process to take the bus, especially at peak periods. The time spent at the customs can take up to 1 hour or more.
However, for the cheap price, taking the bus can still be a good choice. Many bus companies provide dedicated transport services from Singapore to Malacca. You can choose the transport company that best suits your preferences, such as the pick-up point, pricing, timing, and so on.
Here, we list out 15 bus operators for your convenience.
| Bus Operator | First Bus | Last Bus | Departure Day | Fare Start From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The One Travel & Tours | 14:30:00 | 15:00:00 | M T W T F S | SGD 25.00 |
| 707 Inc | 06:00:00 | 19:00:00 | S M T W T F S | SGD 13.00 |
| Grassland Singapore | 13:30:00 | 14:30:00 | S M T W T F S | SGD 23.00 |
| KKKL Singapore | 13:30:00 | 17:30:00 | S M T W T F S | SGD 22.00 |
| Luxury Coach Service | 15:15:00 | 16:30:00 | S M T W T F S | SGD 33.00 |
| Lapan Lapan Travel | 13:45:00 | 14:45:00 | S T F S | SGD 23.00 |
| Superior Coach & Tour | 14:00:00 | 14:30:00 | S M T W T F S | SGD 26.00 |
| Un Express & Travel | 14:00:00 | 15:00:00 | S | SGD 35.00 |
| GOLDEN COACH (S) | 16:30:00 | 16:30:00 | S M T W T F S | SGD 28.00 |
| Sri Maju Group | 11:30:00 | 14:30:00 | S F S | MYR 26.00 |
| WTS Travel & Tours | 14:30:00 | 15:15:00 | S M T W T F S | SGD 28.00 |
| Delima | 08:00:00 | 19:00:00 | S M T W T F S | MYR 26.00 |
| Starmart Express | 07:30:00 | 23:00:00 | S M T W T F S | MYR 25.00 |
| Golden Coach Express | 15:00:00 | 16:30:00 | S M T W T F S | SGD 25.00 |
| City Express | 11:00:00 | 15:00:00 | S M T W T F S | SGD 15.00 |
Option 3: Private MPV Limousine Car from Singapore to Malacca
If you want to enjoy the most comfortable and most convenient way to travel from Singapore To Melaka, private limousine car is your best choice out of all the transportation options.
SGMYTRIPS is your leading provider of MPV private car transport service for travels between Singapore and Malaysia. We serve 30-50 trips daily between Singapore and Malaysia.
SGMYTRIPS Provide Direct Private Car/ Taxi From Singapore To Malacca (Your Destination）.
Wondering how you can book a trip with us? Check out our rates here! You can book single trips or return trips, depending on your needs.
SGMYTRIPS have 3 types of MPV Limousine for you to choose from (subject to availability, of course): Toyota Alphard, Hyundai Starex, and Toyota Innova. These are all very comfortable and spacious MPV cars that will guarantee you a relaxing journey.
Reasons to Choose SGMYTRIPS Private Limousine Car Services
- Unlike travelling with public transport or driving by yourself, you won’t feel so tired when you hand over the wheels to our friendly drivers. No more getting frustrated with the Causeway traffic – you can kick back and relax comfortably until you reach your destination!
- You won’t need to get off and on your vehicle with your troublesome luggage at the customs.
- You have the freedom to choose any timing you wish to depart, from any pick-up point in Singapore.
- You won’t be shocked by hidden costs – all our prices stated are final. What you see is what you pay!
- Our drivers are approachable, professional, and safe drivers. Even if anything happens, rest assured that we have insurance to cover all passengers who travel with us.
- You won’t have to worry about getting lost in Malacca! Let our drivers handle the traffic and directions for you.
To find out more about our services, feel free to browse through our website for our travel routes and rates.
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Option 4: Train From Singapore to Melaka
The last option for travelling from Singapore to Malacca is travelling by train. In terms of convenience and time, train is by far the worst way to travel to Malacca. This is because there are no direct trains to Malacca from Singapore. The only reason you might want to take the train is for the experience of travelling by train.
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Here’s how you can get to Malacca by train from Singapore:
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- Purchase your ticket(s) and check the train schedule before you travel. The ticket prices and train timings are available on the KTM website.
- You can board the shuttle train at Woodlands Train Checkpoint (SG) to get to JB Sentral (MY).
- At JB Sentral, take the train to Tampin station.
- Once you arrive at Tampin station, you can take a bus or taxi to get to Malacca, which is still about 38km away.
- Taking the bus will take a longer time (1 hour or more) due to passengers alighting and boarding at various stops along the way.
- Taking the taxi from Tampin to Malacca will cost you around RM60 and take you around 45min to reach your destination.
The total time you will need to get from Singapore to Malacca through a train route will be at least 9 hours. In the event of any delays, this could mean an even longer journey time.
Depending on the way you want to travel, do choose your transport method wisely!
