| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver | Minivan 7pax | Any time | +5h 45m | $490.00 | |
Taxi | Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver | Minivan 4pax | Any time | +5h 45m | $490.00 | |
Taxi | Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver | Standard 3pax | Any time | +5h 45m | $283.00 | |
Bus | Mayang Sari | Express | 11:15 | 23:33 | $9.89 | |
Bus | Mayang Sari Express | Executive 1X2 | 11:15 | 23:33 | $9.99 | |
Bus | Mayang Sari Express | Express | 11:15 | 23:33 | $9.99 | |
Bus | Mayang Sari | Express | 11:45 | 00:03 | $9.89 | |
Bus | Mayang Sari Express | Executive 1X2 | 11:45 | 00:03 | $9.99 | |
Bus | Mayang Sari Express | Express | 11:45 | 00:03 | $9.99 | |
Bus | Intercity Coach | VIP 30S | 21:00 | 09:18 | $17.31 | |
Bus | Intercity Coach | VIP 28 | 21:00 | 09:18 | $16.81 | |
Bus | Intercity Coach | VIP 30 | 21:00 | 09:18 | $16.81 | |
Bus | Mayang Sari | Express | 23:45 | 12:03 | $9.89 | |
Bus | Mayang Sari Express | Executive 1X2 | 23:45 | 12:03 | $9.99 | |
Bus | Mayang Sari Express | Express | 23:45 | 12:03 | $9.99 |
Travelling between Malacca and Penang 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 873.14 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 20.04.
It can take you anywhere between 6 and 49 hours to travel between Malacca and Penang depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Malacca and Penang. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 5h 56m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 2d 20m to reach Penang.
Travelling between Malacca and Penang can be as cheap as USD 20.04 if you opt for a Golden Silk Holiday bus and as expensive as USD 873.14 if you buy a Travelex Tour taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Malacca to Penang.
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.
Golden Silk Holiday, KPB Express, LA Holidays, Mayang Sari Express, Naik Selalu Ekspres
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.
DTY Holidays, Travelex Tour
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.
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
| Cheapest Transport | $20 |
| Fastest Transport | 5h 56m |
| Earliest Departure | 8:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 10:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 18 |
| Distance | 297 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | DTY Holidays, Golden Silk Holiday, KPB Express, LA Holidays, Malaysia Airlines, Mayang Sari Express, Naik Selalu Ekspres, Singapore Airlines, Travelex Tour |