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Travel leg · Singapore, Malacca & Kuala Lumpur
Malacca to Kuala Lumpur
Malacca and Kuala Lumpur sit about 123 km (76 mi) apart in a straight line, with Kuala Lumpur to the north-west. It is leg 2 of 2 on our Singapore, Malacca & Kuala Lumpur itinerary, an 8-day trip. Here is how long it takes by bus, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.
- Straight-line distance
- 123 km · 76 mi
- Est. road distance
- 147–172 km
- Est. drive time
- 1 h 30 min – 2 h 45 min
- Direction
- Heading north-west
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By bus or car
Our Singapore, Malacca & Kuala Lumpur guide points to buses for getting around, and a car works too: an estimated 147–172 km of road and 1 h 30 min – 2 h 45 min of driving.
Express buses run Singapore to Malacca in about 4 hours and Malacca to Kuala Lumpur in about 2 hours. Singapore's MRT and KL's LRT, MRT and Grab ride-hailing make city travel easy.
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
When you arrive in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia's capital of towers, temples, colonial landmarks and street food. Stay 3 days.
Petronas Twin Towers
Twin 88-story towers with a skybridge and an observation deck.
Batu Caves
Limestone caves with Hindu shrines up 272 rainbow steps, guarded by a golden statue.
Central Market (Pasar Seni)
Art deco market hall selling batik, crafts and local snacks.
Jalan Alor
Night food street in Bukit Bintang with grilled chicken wings, satay and noodles.
Marini's on 57
Rooftop bar on Petronas Tower 3 with eye-level views of the twin towers.
Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
Fine collection of Islamic art, textiles and architecture models under tiled domes.
Before you leave Malacca
Historic Straits port with Portuguese, Dutch, British and Peranakan layers. Stay 2 days.
On this curated route
Where Malacca → Kuala Lumpur sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Kuala Lumpur to Malacca is the same 123 km in a straight line, heading south-east. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Weather at each end
Average daytime highs at both ends stay within 1°C of each other all year, so you can pack the same way for both. Over a year, Kuala Lumpur gets about 290 mm more rain.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malacca high | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° |
| Kuala Lumpur high | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° |
| Malacca rain | 154 | 104 | 159 | 202 | 175 | 169 | 187 | 206 | 169 | 221 | 260 | 230 |
| Kuala Lumpur rain | 206 | 157 | 194 | 250 | 172 | 155 | 169 | 184 | 195 | 263 | 314 | 263 |
Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Kuala Lumpur month guides.
Malacca to Kuala Lumpur: questions travelers ask
How far is Malacca from Kuala Lumpur?
Malacca is about 123 km (76 mi) from Kuala Lumpur in a straight line, with Kuala Lumpur to the north-west. By road, we estimate 147–172 km (91–107 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.
How long does it take to drive from Malacca to Kuala Lumpur?
An estimated 1 h 30 min – 2 h 45 min, assuming 147–172 km of road at average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day.
Which itineraries include the trip from Malacca to Kuala Lumpur?
Our Singapore, Malacca & Kuala Lumpur itinerary includes this leg. Singapore, Malacca & Kuala Lumpur runs about 8 days across 3 stops, best in Feb – Apr, Jun – Aug.
Getting to Malacca
- Singapore to Malacca 204 km
Guides for both ends
- Malacca travel guide
- Malacca weather best time to visit
- Kuala Lumpur travel guide
- Kuala Lumpur weather best time to visit
Kuala Lumpur by month
Plan Malacca → Kuala Lumpur with your crew
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