Singapore to Melaka: Bus, Train, Flight or Drive

Option 1: direct coach

Several coach companies run straight from Singapore to Melaka. They clear Singapore and Malaysian immigration on the way, so bring your passport and luggage off the coach at both checkpoints. [8]

707 Inc [7][8]

• 707's schedule page lists these Singapore boarding points for Malacca, among others: Queen Street Bus Terminal, Ban San Street, Bugis MRT Exit A, Jalan Besar MRT Exit A, Boon Lay, Jurong East (Venture Ave), Kovan Hub 206, Tampines, Yishun, Sengkang, Ang Mo Kio, Choa Chu Kang and Oxley BizHub (Tai Seng). Not every boarding point serves every drop-off.
• Drop-off points include Melaka Sentral, Hatten Hotel Malacca, Casa Del Rio Melaka Hotel, Estadia Hotel and Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall. 707 says Melaka Sentral is the first stop and city hotels come after.
• 707 gives the estimated travel time to Malacca as about 4 hours, depending on traffic and immigration. It asks passengers to arrive at the boarding point 30 minutes before departure.

KKKL Express [9]

• KKKL's official schedule lists Singapore → Malacca departures at 7:30am and 8:00am. Check the pick-up point with KKKL when you book.

Starmart Express [11]

• Starmart says its Singapore stops include Golden Mile Tower (where its Singapore office is) and Golden Mile Complex, and that it serves Malacca at Melaka Sentral. Check its booking site for a Singapore–Melaka departure on your date.

Fares depend on the operator, the pick-up and drop-off point and the date, so we don't list them. Check the operator's own site when you book.

Prefer to book through an agent? Check Klook for Singapore–Melaka bus tickets (707-Inc). (affiliate link)

Via Johor Bahru (Larkin)

If the direct coaches are full, you can split the trip:

1. Take a public cross-border bus to Larkin Sentral in JB. LTA lists services 170, CW1, CW2, CW5, TS1, TS3, TS8, SJE and AC7 as ending at Larkin. [12] See the full list in our Johor Bahru day trip guide.
2. From Larkin, KKKL's schedule lists 16 departures a day to Malacca, from 7:30am to 9:00pm. [10]

Option 2: train (Shuttle Tebrau + ETS)

There is no rail line into Melaka city. KTMB's ETS timetable has two stops with bus links to Melaka Sentral: Pulau Sebang/Tampin and Batang Melaka. [1][6]

Step 1: Singapore to JB Sentral

• The KTM Shuttle Tebrau runs between Woodlands Train Checkpoint and JB Sentral. The first train from Woodlands is at 08:30, arriving at JB Sentral at 08:35, so the 07:35 ETS below only works if you reach JB Sentral another way. [1][3]
• KTMB says your passport is your boarding pass. For JB Sentral → Woodlands, your passport needs at least 30 days' validity from the day of travel. [4]
• Full timetable, fares and booking rules: our KTM Shuttle Tebrau guide.

Step 2: ETS from JB Sentral to Pulau Sebang/Tampin

ETS timetable, effective 1 June 2026 (KTMB, updated 3 April 2026) [1]

Source: KTMB ETS timetable PDF [1]. These are the same JB Sentral–KL Sentral trains listed in our Singapore to Kuala Lumpur guide.

• New timetable from 1 January 2027: KTMB's ETS timetable effective 1 January 2027 (updated 15 October 2026) lists 9 northbound departures from JB Sentral that call at Batang Melaka and Pulau Sebang/Tampin, one of them on Fridays to Sundays only. Times change, so check it if you travel from January. [2]
• Book on https://online.ktmb.com.my. ETS/Intercity and Shuttle Tebrau are separate tabs, so you book the two legs separately. [5]
• We don't list ETS fares. Check them on KTMB's site when you book.

Step 3: Pulau Sebang/Tampin to Melaka city

• BAS.MY Melaka routes M20 and M21 run between Melaka Sentral and Tampin via Alor Gajah, and the BAS.MY Melaka network map marks a stop at Stesen Keretapi Pulau Sebang (the railway station). [6]
• M20 runs every day, roughly hourly: from Melaka Sentral 06:00–21:30 and from Tampin 07:00–21:30 (BAS.MY M20 timetable). [6]
• Routes M30 and M31 run between Melaka Sentral and Batang Melaka. We couldn't confirm on BAS.MY's pages that they stop at the station itself, so ask the driver. [6]
• You can also book a taxi or e-hailing car. We don't quote those fares.

Option 3: fly

• Scoot flies Singapore (SIN) to Malacca (MKZ) from Changi Terminal 1. Scoot says the flight usually takes about 45 minutes, and its check-in counters close 60 minutes before departure. [13]
• Check Scoot's booking search for flight days and times. We don't quote airfares.
• Flying back to Changi? Residents need the SG Arrival Card too, because the resident exemption only covers Woodlands and Tuas. [19]

Compare flights: Aviasales flight search. (affiliate link)

Option 4: drive

Leaving and re-entering Singapore (LTA) [14]

• Pay tolls by inserting your stored-value card (NETS CashCard/Motoring Card or CEPAS card) at the immigration booth, even if the barrier is already up. There are no top-up machines at the checkpoints.
• Cars: Woodlands S$0.80 to leave and no toll to come back. Tuas S$2.10 each way.
• Before you leave you need at least a ¾ tank of fuel, printed copies of your insurance certificate and road-tax validity, and a valid driving licence.

Entering Malaysia (JPJ) [15][16]

• VEP registration at https://vep.jpj.gov.my is mandatory for all foreign vehicles entering Malaysia. Entering without a valid VEP is an offence, with a fine of up to RM2,000 or up to 6 months' jail on conviction. [15]
• Private cars pay a RM20 Road Charge per entry. Pay by Touch 'n Go card or the TnG eWallet. No cash. [16]
• Foreign cars must use the JPJ-issued VEP RFID tag, not a Touch 'n Go RFID tag. [15]
• Only vehicles with valid road tax and insurance may enter Malaysia. A foreign vehicle can stay in Malaysia for no more than 90 days. [15]

On the PLUS expressway [17]

• PLUS expressways no longer accept cash. A Touch 'n Go card works at all PLUS toll plazas.
• Use the same payment method, and the same Touch 'n Go card, at entry and exit.
• Top up your Touch 'n Go card before you join the expressway. PLUS has a journey planner and toll calculator on its site.

Touch 'n Go top-up points [16]

• JPJ lists R&R stops, toll booths, petrol stations and convenience stores as places to reload a Touch 'n Go card. Top-up counters accept only ringgit, so carry some MYR.

We don't list Malaysian expressway tolls, exits or driving times to Melaka, because we couldn't confirm them on an operator page this run. For the VEP RFID tag steps see our Malaysia VEP RFID guide. For checkpoint tolls and the 2027 Singapore VEP changes, see our Causeway & Second Link tolls guide.

Rather rent a car in Malaysia? See Localrent car rental in Malaysia or GetRentacar car rental in Malaysia. (affiliate links)

In Melaka: what to see and where to stay

• UNESCO World Heritage: Melaka is half of the World Heritage site "Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca", inscribed in 2008. UNESCO says Melaka's government buildings, churches, squares and fortifications show its history from the 15th-century Malay sultanate through the Portuguese and Dutch periods. [20]
• Where to stay: if you're coming by coach, it helps to stay near your drop-off. 707 drops at Melaka Sentral and at several hotels, including Hatten Hotel Malacca and Casa Del Rio Melaka Hotel. [7] We don't list hotel prices.
• Tourism tax: Malaysia charges a tourism tax of RM10 per room per night. Malaysian citizens and Malaysian permanent residents are exempt, so Singaporean visitors pay it. [21]

Staying the night in Melaka? Check Melaka hotel prices on Trip.com. (affiliate link)

Planning the day? Check Klook for things to do in Melaka. (affiliate link)

Arrival cards

Entering Malaysia: MDAC

• Since 1 January 2024 the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) has been mandatory. Submit it within 3 days before you arrive in Malaysia, unless you are exempt. [18]
• Exempt: all citizens of Singapore; holders of diplomatic and official passports; Malaysian Permanent Residents and Malaysian Long Term Pass holders; and some Brunei, Thai and Indonesian border-pass holders. [18]
• Submit it only on the official portal: https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main [18]

Returning to Singapore: SG Arrival Card (SGAC)

• All travellers must submit the SGAC with its electronic health declaration before arriving in Singapore. The exceptions are travellers in transit who don't clear immigration, and residents (Singapore citizens, PRs and Long-Term Pass holders) travelling through Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints. [19]
• Submit it free, within 3 days before you arrive (counting the day of arrival), on ICA's SGAC e-Service or the MyICA Mobile app. One submission can cover up to 3 trips. [19]

Mobile data

You may want data in Malaysia for maps, ride bookings or the Touch 'n Go eWallet. Check your Singapore plan's roaming terms, or use a Malaysia eSIM.

Malaysia eSIM options: Check Klook for Malaysia eSIM data plans, Airalo Malaysia eSIM, Saily Malaysia eSIM or Yesim Malaysia eSIM. (affiliate links)

Checklist

• Passport with enough validity for your transport (30 days for the Shuttle Tebrau leg back to Woodlands [4]; check your coach operator's or airline's rules).
• MDAC submitted within 3 days before arrival, unless you are exempt (all Singapore citizens are). [18]
• SG Arrival Card for the trip home if you are a foreign visitor, or if you fly back (residents too). [19]
• Coach: be at the boarding point early (707 asks for 30 minutes). [8]
• Train: Shuttle Tebrau and ETS tickets booked separately on https://online.ktmb.com.my, plus a plan for the last stretch from Pulau Sebang/Tampin. [5][6]
• Car: VEP RFID tag activated, a Touch 'n Go card with ringgit for the RM20 Road Charge and PLUS tolls, a topped-up Singapore stored-value card, a ¾ tank of fuel, and printed insurance and road-tax copies. [14][15][16][17]

FAQ

Is there a direct bus from Singapore to Melaka? Yes. Coach companies such as 707 Inc and KKKL Express run direct services; 707 drops at Melaka Sentral and several city hotels. [7][9] How long does the coach take? 707 estimates about 4 hours, depending on traffic and immigration. [8] Is there a train to Melaka? Not into the city. Take the ETS from JB Sentral to Pulau Sebang/Tampin, then BAS.MY route M20 or M21 to Melaka Sentral, or a taxi or e-hailing car. [1][6] Do Singaporeans need the MDAC? No. All citizens of Singapore are exempt. [18] Can I pay PLUS tolls or the Road Charge in cash? No. Both are cashless; use a Touch 'n Go card (or the TnG eWallet for the Road Charge). [16][17] Do I pay tourism tax at a Melaka hotel? If you're not a Malaysian citizen or PR, yes: RM10 per room per night. [21]

Sources (opened 1 Nov 2026)

1. KTMB — ETS timetable PDF, "Effective 1 Jun 2026", updated 3 Apr 2026 (linked from https://www.ktmb.com.my/traintime.html): https://www.ktmb.com.my/assets/pdf/2026/Jadual%20Tren%20ETS%201%20Jun%202026.pdf
2. KTMB — ETS timetable PDF, "Effective 01 Jan 2027", updated 15 Oct 2026: https://www.ktmb.com.my/assets/pdf/2026/Jadual%20Tren%20ETS%201%20Jan%202027%20-%20Rev%203.pdf
3. KTMB — Shuttle Tebrau timetable PDF (linked from https://www.ktmb.com.my/traintime.html): https://www.ktmb.com.my/assets/pdf/2026/Jadual%20Tren%20Int%201%20Jan%202027%20(Tebrau).pdf
4. KTMB — Shuttle Tebrau FAQ: https://online.ktmb.com.my/Home/ShuttleFAQ
5. KTMB — Integrated Ticketing System (ETS/Intercity and Shuttle Tebrau tabs): https://online.ktmb.com.my/
6. BAS.MY Melaka (APAD / Ministry of Transport Malaysia) — routes: https://bas.my/basmymelaka.php ; network map PDF: https://bas.my/map/map-basmymelaka.pdf ; M20 timetable: https://bas.my/route/M20-melaka-sentral-tampin-via-alor-gajah.php
7. 707 Inc — Schedule (boarding and drop-off points): https://www.book.707-inc.com/schedule
8. 707 Inc — Travel Guide: https://www.707-inc.com/travel-guide
9. KKKL Express — Bus Schedule, Singapore: https://www.kkklexpress.com/singapore/
10. KKKL Express — Bus Schedule, Johor Bahru (Larkin): https://www.kkklexpress.com/johor-bahru/
11. Starmart Express — official booking site: https://www.gostarmartbus.com/
12. LTA — Cross-border Bus Services (updated 1 Oct 2026): https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/dam/ltagov/getting_around/pdf/Cross-border_Bus_Services.pdf
13. Scoot — Flights from Singapore (SIN) to Malacca (MKZ): https://www.flyscoot.com/flights/en-sg/flights-from-singapore-to-malacca
14. LTA OneMotoring — Vehicles Registered in Singapore: https://onemotoring.lta.gov.sg/content/onemotoring/home/driving/entering_and_exiting_singapore/vehicles-registered-in-singapore.html
15. JPJ — RC & VEP FAQ: https://www.jpj.gov.my/en/rc-vep-faq/
16. JPJ — FAQ RC (Road Charge): https://www.jpj.gov.my/accordions/soalan-lazim-lesen-memandu-2-2-2-2-2/
17. PLUS — Plan your journey (payment methods, cashless tolls): https://www.plus.com.my/plan-your-journey/
18. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia, High Commission of Malaysia in Singapore — Requirements for foreigners, MDAC (updated 30 Apr 2026): https://www.kln.gov.my/web/sgp_singapore/requirement_foreigner ; official MDAC portal (Immigration Department of Malaysia): https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main
19. ICA — SG Arrival Card with Electronic Health Declaration (last updated 28 Oct 2026): https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/entering-singapore/sg-arrival-card
20. UNESCO World Heritage Centre — Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1223/
21. Royal Malaysian Customs Department (MyTTx) — Tourism Tax (Rate of Tax) Order 2025, P.U. (A) 423, in force 15 Dec 2025: https://www.myttx.customs.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PUA-423.pdf ; General Guide on Tourism Tax (exemptions for Malaysian citizens and PRs): https://www.myttx.customs.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/APPENDIX-A-General-Guide.pdf

General information only, not legal advice. We are not affiliated with KTMB, LTA, ICA, JPJ, PLUS, APAD, the Immigration Department of Malaysia, the Royal Malaysian Customs Department, Scoot or any coach operator.