Traveling by bus is the most convenient way from Singapore to Melaka, and most tourists do this when preparing their journey there because Melaka has no airport and it is near Singapore. All in all, it is only a 4-hour drive counting the time spent at the immigration which is at the border of Singapore close to Taus and Woodlands and the border of Malaysia close to Johor Bahru.
Majority of the tourists who are traveling in Asia go to Singapore, afterwards they would visit Malaysia by means of land transportation and then moving forward to some other places. Melaka is well-known for its tourist spots, antique stores, foods and heritage, making it their first stop before heading off to Kuala Lumpur which is only a 2-hour drive from Melaka if riding on a bus. Tourists would usually stay in Melaka for 2-3 days and then go to Kuala Lumpur for their next destination.
Tickets are actually quite cheap and it all goes for most of the bus services that are available for your travel. An economy class ticket is around $15USD or less. Double Decker coach, VIP and Super VIP are also available. They would cost you around $20-40USD for VIP or Super VIP tickets, and $35-50USD for Double Decker tickets. Standard and luxurious couches are highly recommended and are the best option since they are quite good and the trip will not be a long journey as well.
There are a lot of places where you can purchase your ticket for your convenience. Mostly, people opt to buy their tickets at the Lavender Bus Station which is located in Singapore. It is just close to the Lavender MRT station, about 10 minutes (or less) by walk if you are from there.
Where are the pick-up places?
The pick-up points depend on the bus service you are taking your trip with.
Is there a ticket reservation online?
You can now purchase a bus ticket at the comfort of your own home as there are plenty of websites where you can make your reservation. You may want to consider Easibook. They are the most dependable and well-recommended by many.
When is the most convenient time for traveling?
You can make a trip at any time you prefer since all buses are operating everyday. Try to prevent yourself from going on a trip during federal holidays, particularly on Christmas, Chinese New Year and Hari Raya seasons as there will be a heavy traffic between Singapore and the border of Malaysia. You would not want to spend seven to eight hours or longer just sitting on a bus and waiting to get there. In addition, be sure to reserve a return ticket from Melaka to Singapore in the event that you will be traveling during a federal holiday.
Are there bus services which operate from Singapore going to Melaka?
Yes. There are several companies that operate bus services. Some of them are:
• Delima Express
• Konsortium Express & Tours
• Malacca Express
• Luxury Tours & Travel
• Transional Ekspress
• Citiexchange Express & Services
Where is the drop off point in Melaka?
You may either be dropped off at the Melaka Sentral Bus Station or just nearby the city location, like Melaka Equatorial Hotel.
Will there be a couple of tours available?
Absolutely. Anyone can make a reservation in Singapore going to Melaka. It will comprise of hotel accommodation of your choice. The cost of the tour is going to be around $100 or even less each day, as it depends on which hotel you would prefer.
What are the schedules of the bus services?
Different bus companies have different schedules, so it is recommended that you contact your preferred bus company to check the time, as well as the cost of the ticket. Due to an increase in the fuel price, several companies have lessened the number of daily routes, so the best thing to do is to give them a call for a more accurate time.
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