Malacca to Butterworth

Malacca to Butterworth

Malacca
Butterworth
Mon, Jun 15
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Malacca to Butterworth Destination Reviews

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Stéphane D
My trip was cancelled. Had to buy another ticket. I am still waiting for refund and very polite staff do not stop to ask me for more details. M still waiting my reimbursement
Malacca to Butterworth, Bus VIP, Permata Utara, Mar 9, 2026
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Nikos P
Confortable, and safe
Malacca to Butterworth, Bus VIP, Super Nice Express, Sep 21, 2025
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Jeremy N
1 hour 40 minutes late on departure from Melaka and 3 hours 15 minutes late on arrival to Penang.
Malacca to Butterworth, Bus VIP 24, KPB Express, Sep 15, 2025
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Iciar
Good trip. On time. The bad thing was that we could not use the upper compartment for the luggage and we could not trip as comfortable as we should have.
Malacca to Butterworth, Bus VIP 24, KPB Express, Aug 13, 2025
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Angel R
Perfect tryp
Malacca to Butterworth, Bus VIP, Super Nice Express, Jul 5, 2025
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Ghulam
When I book this service it was clearly mentioned that there will be steward in this bus, there was no steward. Bus was not cleaned/serviced after previous trip, there was really bad smell
Malacca to Butterworth, Bus VIP 24, Sri Maju Group, Jun 27, 2025
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Nikolai
Bus arrived too late for departe and arrived at final destination almost 2h late. No real food break but we had to wait ~30 minutes inside while the bus was getting washed?!
Malacca to Butterworth, Bus VIP 24, KPB Express, May 18, 2025
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Dominik
It was a nice and calm ride, the seats where super comfortable and the staff was really nice. We had some stops on the way and one bigger break to get some food or drinks.
Malacca to Butterworth, Bus VIP 24, Sri Maju Group, Apr 26, 2025
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José J
great patience from the drivers in the middle of collapsed roads
Malacca to Butterworth, Bus Express, KPB Express, Nov 12, 2023
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Nicolas T
12h instead of 7h
Malacca to Butterworth, Bus VIP, Billion Stars Express, Sep 4, 2022
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Malacca to Butterworth Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
Minivan 4pax
Any time
+5h 45m
$490.00
Bus
KPB Express
VIP 24
08:00
15:01
$12.64
  4.1
Bus
KPB Express
VIP 24
08:30
15:31
$12.64
  4.1
Bus
KPB Express
VIP 24
09:00
16:01
$12.64
  4.1
Bus
Billion Stars Express
VIP
09:30
16:31
$11.95
  2.5
Bus
Billion Stars Express
VIP
10:00
17:01
$20.69
  2.5
Bus
Super Nice Express
VIP
10:30
17:31
$12.18
  5.0
Bus
KPB Express
VIP 24
11:00
18:01
$11.49
  4.1
Bus
Mayang Sari
Express
11:45
18:46
$9.89
Bus
KPB Express
VIP
13:00
20:01
$11.49
  5.0
Bus
Permata Utara
VIP
19:45
02:46
$12.64
Bus
Sri Maju Group
VIP 24
20:15
03:16
$13.28
  4.1
Bus
Quick Liner Express
Express
20:45
03:46
$14.94
Bus
Billion Stars Express
VIP
21:30
04:31
$20.69
  2.5
Bus
KPB Express
VIP 24
22:00
05:01
$11.49
  4.1
Bus
Billion Stars Express
VIP
23:30
06:31
$20.69
  2.5

How to get from Malacca to Butterworth

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 781.84 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 10.57.

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

It can take you anywhere between 6 and 13 hours to travel between Malacca and Butterworth depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Malacca and Butterworth. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 5h 45m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 12h 18m to reach Butterworth.

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

Travelling between Malacca and Butterworth can be as cheap as USD 10.57 if you opt for a Mayang Sari bus and as expensive as USD 781.84 if you buy a DTY Holidays taxi 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 Malacca and Butterworth ?

  • 35 from Malacca to Butterworth starting from 05:00 Melaka Sentral until 23:45 Melaka Sentral
  • 16 from Malacca to Butterworth starting from 00:00 Malacca Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Malacca Hotel Transfer

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Malacca to Butterworth 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 Malacca and Butterworth

Billion Stars Express, Golden Silk Holiday, Golden Silk Holidays, Intercity Coach, Kejora Express, Kejora TBS, KKKL Express, KPB Express, Mayang Sari, Mayang Sari Express, Pancaran Matahari, Pancaran Matahari, Permata Utara, Permata Utara, Sri Maju Group, Super Nice 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 Malacca and Butterworth

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, DTY Holidays, Travelex Tour

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 Malacca to Butterworth?

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

  • 98% opted for a bus
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Malacca to Butterworth

Facts about the transport from Malacca to Butterworth

Cheapest Transport$11
Fastest Transport5h 45m
Earliest Departure5:00 AM
Latest Departure11:45 PM
Departures per day51
Distance288 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBillion Stars Express, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, DTY Holidays, Golden Silk Holidays, Kejora TBS, Mayang Sari, Pancaran Matahari, Permata Utara, Travelex Tour