There are 6 ways to get from Johor Bahru to Melaka by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Jb Sentral to Pulau Sebang/Tampintrain Ets
3h 6mRM 66–114Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Johor Larkin Terminal to Melaka Sentralbus Melaka / ...
4h 18mRM 36–37Drive 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 350–420Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Woodlands Check Point to Expo Stnbus
- Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Malacca International Airport (MKZ)plane SIN - MKZ
2h 50mRM 250–819Bus via Queen Street Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Queen Street Bus Terminal to Hatten Hotel Melakabus
6h 1mRM 102–170
Johor Bahru to Melaka by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Johor Bahru to Melaka is to bus which costs RM 36 - RM 37 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Johor Bahru to Melaka is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs RM 35 - RM 55.
No, there is no direct bus from Johor Bahru to Melaka. However, there are services departing from Johor Larkin Terminal and arriving at Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre via Melaka Sentral. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Johor Bahru to Melaka. 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 Melaka is 266 km. The road distance is 212.9 km.
The best way to get from Johor Bahru to Melaka without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs RM 65 - RM 120.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Johor Bahru to Melaka, including transfers.
Johor Bahru to Melaka bus services, operated by KKKL Express, depart from Johor Larkin Terminal station.
Johor Bahru to Melaka train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Jb Sentral station.
The best way to get from Johor Bahru to Melaka is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs RM 65 - RM 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 36 - RM 37 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Johor Bahru, Malaysia and Melaka, 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. Alternatively, KKKL Express operates a bus from Johor Larkin Terminal to Melaka Sentral hourly. Tickets cost RM 35–55 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Delima also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Malacca International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 230–750
- 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 35–55
- Schedules at
- kkklexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +6019 625 0098
- [email protected]
- Website
- delima.com.my
Bus from Johor Larkin Terminal to Melaka Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 35
- Schedules at
- delima.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +65 6295 9009
- [email protected]
- Website
- transtar.travel
Bus from Woodlands Check Point to Expo Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 15–65
- Schedules at
- transtar.travel
- Phone
- +65 8737 7707
- [email protected]
- Website
- 707-inc.com
Bus from Queen Street Bus Terminal to Hatten Hotel Melaka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 95–160
- Schedules at
- 707-inc.com
- Book at
- book.707-inc.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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More Questions & Answers
Johor Bahru to Melaka bus services, operated by KKKL Express, arrive at Melaka Sentral station.
Johor Bahru to Melaka train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Pulau Sebang/Tampin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Johor Bahru to Melaka is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Johor Bahru to Melaka.
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