How to get fromMalacca to Pekanbaruby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Malacca to Pekanbaru by plane, ferry, or bus

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Fly from Malacca International Airport
best
1. Fly from Malacca International Airport (MKZ) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU)plane MKZ - PKU
1h 53m
Rp 2,874,938–5,588,564
Bus to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre to KL International Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU)plane KUL - PKU
5h 28m
Rp 934,521–2,192,994
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Melaka to Dumaiferry
2. Take the bus from Dumai Terminal AKAP to Terminal AKAP BRPSbus
7h 7m

Malacca International Airport (MKZ) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) flights

3Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

Rp 2,823,074Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Malacca to Pekanbaru.

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Distance: 236 km
Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Malacca, Malaysia and Pekanbaru, Indonesia?

Wings Air flies from Malacca International Airport (MKZ) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) 3 times a week.

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Pekanbaru(opens in a new window), Indonesia(opens in a new window)

Pekanbaru is the capital city of the Indonesian province of Riau, and a major economic centre on the eastern side of Sumatra Island with its name derived from the Malay words for 'new market' ('pekan' is market and 'baru' is new). It has an area of, with a population of 897,767 at the 2010 Census, and 983,356 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 1,007,540 (comprising 506,231 males and 501,309 females). It is located on the banks of the Siak River, which flows into the Strait of Malacca, Pekanbaru has direct access to the busy strait and has long been known as a trading port.

Places to stay in Pekanbaru

The Premiere Pekanbaru(Opens in a new window)

7.9Good

Novotel Pekanbaru(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

FOX Hotel Pekanbaru(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Amaris Hotel Pekanbaru(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

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