There are 4 ways to get from Johor Bahru to Malacca by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Jb Sentral to Pulau Sebang/Tampintrain Ets
3h 6mRM 46–95Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Johor Larkin Terminal to Melaka Sentralbus Melaka / ...
3h 14mRM 35Drive 212.9 km
- Drive from Johor Bahru to Malaccacar 212.9 km
2h 23mRM 36–52Taxi
- Take the taxi from Johor Bahru to Malaccataxi 212.9 km
2h 23mRM 350–420
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Johor Bahru to Malacca is to bus which costs RM 35 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Johor Bahru to Malacca is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs RM 35 - RM 55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Johor Larkin Terminal and arriving at Melaka Sentral. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Johor Bahru to Malacca. However, there are services departing from Jb Sentral and arriving at Pulau Sebang/Tampin via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Johor Bahru and Malacca is 266 km. The road distance is 212.9 km.
The best way to get from Johor Bahru to Malacca without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs RM 45 - RM 95.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Johor Bahru to Malacca, including transfers.
Johor Bahru to Malacca bus services, operated by KKKL Express, depart from Johor Larkin Terminal station.
Johor Bahru to Malacca train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Jb Sentral station.
The best way to get from Johor Bahru to Malacca is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs RM 45 - RM 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 35 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between Johor Bahru, Malaysia and Malacca, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Jb Sentral to Pulau Sebang/Tampin every 2 hours. Tickets cost RM 6–35 and the journey takes 2h 33m. KTM ETS also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, KKKL Express operates a bus from Johor Larkin Terminal to Melaka Sentral hourly. Tickets cost RM 35–50 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Delima also services this route 3 times a day.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Jb Sentral to Pulau Sebang/Tampin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 6–35
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 6–9
- Express
- RM 24–35
- Phone
- 012-708 2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- kkklexpress.com
Bus from Johor Larkin Terminal to Melaka Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 35–50
- Schedules at
- kkklexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Estimated price
- RM 350–420
Comfort Taxi
- Phone
- +60 7-332 2852
- Website
- comforttaxi.com.my
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Public Cab
- Phone
- +603 6259 2020
- Website
- publiccab.com
Sunlight Taxi
- Phone
- 1300-800-222
- Website
- sunlighttaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Johor Bahru to Malacca bus services, operated by KKKL Express, arrive at Melaka Sentral station.
Johor Bahru to Malacca train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Pulau Sebang/Tampin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Johor Bahru to Malacca is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Johor Bahru to Malacca.
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