Butterworth to Malacca

Butterworth to Malacca

Butterworth
Malacca
Mon, Jun 15
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Butterworth to Malacca Destination Reviews

MZ
Michael Z
Very comfortable seats, friendly drivers, good Information from 12go in advance of the ride
Butterworth to Malacca, Bus VIP, Super Nice Express, Feb 4, 2026
VC
Victoria C
Delay in the departure however a good comfortable trip especially since it was a long journey!
Butterworth to Malacca, Bus VIP, Super Nice Express, Sep 24, 2025
RC
Roland C
Safe and peaceful ride throughout. Bis was too cold and the Aircon duct was blowing right above me onto my head. Design of this duct is certainly bad. Note that there is no stop over for meals. Bring your own food onboard.
Butterworth to Malacca, Bus VIP, Super Nice Express, Jun 7, 2025
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Butterworth to Malacca Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
Minivan 7pax
Any time
+5h 39m
$490.00
Bus
Pancaran Matahari
Express
00:30
12:48
$18.26
Bus
KPB Express
VIP 24
09:00
16:00
$13.79
Bus
Golden Silk Holidays
Express
09:40
16:40
$12.64
Bus
Quick Liner Express
Express
10:15
17:15
$11.49
Bus
Mayang Sari
Express
12:15
19:15
$12.18
Bus
Billion Stars Express
VIP
13:30
20:30
$12.64
  5.0
Bus
Super Nice Express
VIP
15:15
22:15
$12.64
  5.0
Bus
Sri Maju Group
VIP 24
17:00
00:00
$12.64
Bus
KPB Express
Express
18:00
01:00
$12.64
Bus
Golden Silk Holidays
Express
21:10
04:10
$12.64
Bus
KKKL Travel and Tours
Express
21:30
04:30
$13.56
  4.0
Bus
Permata Utara
VIP
22:25
05:25
$13.56
Bus
KKKL Travel and Tours
Express
22:45
05:45
$13.56
  4.0
Bus
KPB Express
VIP 24
23:15
06:15
$16.09
Bus
Mayang Sari
Express
23:44
06:44
$12.18

How to get from Butterworth to Malacca

Travelling between Butterworth and Malacca is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 18.93 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 18.93.

How long does it take to get from Butterworth to Malacca?

It can take you anywhere between 6 and 15 hours to travel between Butterworth and Malacca depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Butterworth and Malacca. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 5h 39m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 14h 10m to reach Malacca.

How much does it cost to get from Butterworth to Malacca?

Travelling between Butterworth and Malacca can be as cheap as USD 18.93 if you opt for a KPB Express bus and as expensive as USD 18.93 if you buy a KPB Express Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Butterworth and Malacca ?

  • 2 from Butterworth to Malacca starting from 09:30 Bukit Mertajam until 22:30 Bukit Mertajam

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Butterworth to Malacca.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Butterworth to Malacca overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Butterworth and Malacca

KPB Express

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Butterworth and Malacca

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, New Asian Travel

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Butterworth to Malacca?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 54% opted for a bus
  • 28% bought a taxi ride
  • 18% took a train

Transportation from Butterworth to Malacca

Facts about the transport from Butterworth to Malacca

Cheapest Transport$19
Fastest Transport5h 39m
Earliest Departure7:50 오전
Latest Departure10:30 오후
Departures per day2
Distance283 kilometers
Transport CompaniesDaytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Scoot