Melaka is situated on the southwestern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It is 144km from the capital city Kuala Lumpur , 90km from Port Dickson and 224km away from Johor Bahru . Travel options to Melaka are diversified as this heritage city can be accessed by air, road, rail or sea.
By Air
Melaka Airport is located at about 10km away from Melaka City, taxis and city buses can be easily obtained from the airport that connects to numerous parts of the state. For visitors arriving at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport can either take a taxi, bus or private transfer to Melaka.
By Road
Melaka is connected with North South Expressway and the expressway offers easy access to most of the attractions in Melaka . Simpang Ampat, Ayer Keroh and Lipat Kajang exits are some of the popular gateway to the attractions.
Alternatively, for visitors prefer to visit Melaka with land public transportation, Melaka Sentral located in Peringgit (approximately 6km from Melaka city) is the state’s transportation hub for taxis and buses transfers. Melaka Sentral also homes to a shopping arcade and bazaar.
By Sea
Daily routine ferry services are available between Melaka, Dumai, Pekan Baru and Bengkalis in Sumatera. All ferries arrive and depart from Shahbandar Jetty located near to the Maritime Museum . The Melaka Marina Complex in Kota Laksamana is a new stopover destination for cruise ships.
By Rail
Malayan Railway (KTMB) provides regular rail services between Tampin and various parts of Malaysia. Tampin rail station is about 38km away from Melaka city centre, buses and taxis are the most popular transports to travel between the station and city centre.
Related Transportation Links |
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| Private Transfer | ||
| Suitable for group tour and customized travel itinerary with personalized service. | ||
| Car Rental Service | ||
| Easy and convenient way to get in and get around in Melaka. | ||
| KLIA Airport Limo | ||
| Taxi transfer between KLIA and Melaka. | ||
| Tunas Rupat Follow Me (to Dumai) | ||
| Ferry service between Melaka and Dumai Indonesia. |
Recommended Area to Stay in Melaka |
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| Jonker Street | ||
| For those looking for culture exploration and food trails. Also known as a backpacker paradise. | ||
| Melaka Raya | ||
| A gateway to all the city attractions with wide range of accommodation options. |
