Getting around Malacca

Updated October 2026Sources

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How to get around Malacca

The old town is easy on foot; use Grab for malls and further sights. Most visitors arrive by bus from KL or Singapore.

Ways to get around Malacca

Very walkable

Option	Fare	Good to know
Grab	About RM8–16 for short trips	Cheapest reliable way around
Panorama Melaka buses	About RM1–3	City buses from Melaka Sentral to the old town
Express bus	About RM10–20	From KL (TBS) or Singapore to Melaka Sentral, 2–3.5 h

Ride-hailing apps in Malacca

A 5 km ride costs about RM8–16 ($2.0–3.9).

App	Notes
Grab	Most drivers; cars and motorbike rides
Bolt	Sometimes cheaper; fewer cars

Taxis are scarce and often unmetered; use Grab. Trishaws are for sightseeing and need a fixed price upfront.

Arriving in Malacca

Via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) (KUL)

From KLIA or KL Sentral by express bus, 2–2.5 h, about RM10–20; Grab or taxi about RM180–260.

Via Singapore (SIN) (SIN)

Direct buses from Singapore to Melaka Sentral, 3.5–4.5 h, about SGD 15–25.

Driving and onward travel

Driving: on the left. Visitors can drive on an English-language licence; otherwise carry an IDP. Scooters need a motorcycle-class licence.
Onward travel in Malaysia: KTM's ETS electric trains link KL with Ipoh and Butterworth (for Penang); express buses go everywhere; cheap flights reach Penang, Langkawi and Borneo.

Quick answers

Is there Uber in Malacca?

No. Use Grab, Bolt instead.

What's the best way to get around Malacca?

The old town is easy on foot; use Grab for malls and further sights. Most visitors arrive by bus from KL or Singapore.

How do I get from the airport to Malacca?

From KLIA or KL Sentral by express bus, 2–2.5 h, about RM10–20; Grab or taxi about RM180–260.

Is Malacca walkable?

Very walkable.

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Sources

Fares are typical 2026 prices; check the operator for today's fares. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.