Distance 204 km (127.5 miles) | |
Price range US$11-US$29 | |
Ride Duration Range 3h 22m-6h 16m | |
Earliest Departure 22:30 | |
Latest Departure 23:30 | |
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Fastest bus: 3h 22m
Cheapest bus: US$11
A trip to Singapore is a must for many travelers visiting Southeast Asia. The city-state located on the island south of Malaysia has the vibrant energy of a multicultural city marked by a striking skyscraper-filled skyline. Singapore is not just made up of urban architecture, as the city boasts many green areas while the “Garden in the City” project encourages environmentally friendly practices to keep the city clean and sustainable.
Shopping, restaurants, museums, and galleries are abundant throughout Singapore. Check out the Gardens by the Bay which is spanned by three beautiful waterfront gardens,the highlights of which include the Flower Dome, Cloud Forest, and Supertree Grove. Singapore is not just one island but is made up of up to 64 other islands, some of which you can take day trips to for a change of scenery.
Travel from Melaka to Singapore is easily done by bus. There are several operators to choose from with departure times throughout the day on the Tourist and Standard buses. The 210-kilometer (130 mile) journey from Melaka to Singapore takes between 3 and 4 hours and includes a border crossing.
The journey from Melaka to Singapore is the perfect way to enjoy the peaceful, rural landscapes of Malaysia before the towering skyscrapers surrounded by bright blue water comes into view. As you enter Singapore you are greeted with a rich variety of activities and experiences that will make your stay as memorable as possible.
The journey from Melaka to Singapore takes you south through green Malaysian countryside dotted with lakes, forests, and rivers. Along the way there are several nature reserves such as Gunung Pulai Recreational Forest which is near the border crossing from the state of Johor into Singapore. Small towns are dispersed along the route from Melaka to Singapore such as Yong Peng which offers interesting sights such as the Black Dragon Cave Temple and the giant Fortune Dragon Statue.
The border crossing onto the island of Singapore takes you from the city of Johor Bahru where shopping and child-friendly activities such as Austin Heights Water & Adventure Park and Johor Zoo are a fun way to spend a day. It is an exciting sight as you cross the body of water called the Johor Strait which takes you onto the beautiful and bustling island city-state.
Taking a bus
Bus travel is an easy and relatively quick way to get from Melaka to Singapore with affordable options available. There are multiple departures from Melaka to choose from each day with both Standard or Tourist classes. Depending on the bus, journeys from Melaka to Singapore will take between 3 and 4 hours.
Many bus options depart and arrive at different hotels in Melaka and Singapore so you can hopefully find a journey that will take you to your accommodation. Otherwise, buses usually depart and arrive at central locations. Buses from Melaka to Singapore are often equipped with reclining seats and sometimes extras like charging sockets and TVs. You should bring a form of ID when checking in for your bus departures, and keep in mind that cancellations and changes to your bus ticket are often not possible after booking.
Crossing the border from Melaka (Malacca) to Singapore
The journey from Melaka to Singapore includes a border crossing at the Johor Customs in Melaka and the Woodlands Checkpoint in Singapore which is near the end of the trip as you cross onto the island of Singapore. You should therefore make sure to have all your travel documents on hand for the journey.
During the border crossing, some operators may give you a time limit for when you need to have completed your border checks and be back on the bus ready for departure. If in doubt, ask your travel operator in advance of your departure day.
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