Malacca is a city in Malaysia perched in the southern region of the Malay Peninsula. Its culture is a delicious fusion of the east and the west. The ancient architectural ruins in Malacca were listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.
People often travel from Singapore to Malacca, keeping a set agenda in mind. We suggest you do the same since it will help you better utilize the time that you spend there. After all, you don’t want to be wasting your precious holiday getting lost in a crowded street with no clue about where you are.
Mode of Travel From Singapore To Malacca
The mode of travel you use to go to a place, and the state of mind in which you make it, often sets the mood for the rest of the trip. Hence, choose wisely.
Hire A Private Car — Comfort
Singapore has comfortable and reliable cab services. With packages for single, return and multiple trips, these serve as go-to options to those, whose priorities are convenience or privacy.
Whether you are traveling alone, or with family and friends, private taxis serve all purposes. In addition to the ever-reliable Toyota Innova, Toyota Alphard, and Hyundai Starex are also usually readily available for hire.
Bus Travel — Economical
If your budget is tight, and you are traveling alone, then you can take the bus. These buses to Malacca take you through many places including Queen Street, Golden Mile Tower, and Park Royal Hotel. Some of the bus dealers even drop you at the doors of the hotels in Malacca.
The journey takes 3 to 4 hours on average, depending on the traffic. You need to pass through the immigration and passport clearance at a checkpoint.
Train Travel
There are no direct trains from Singapore to Malacca. You have to travel from Woodlands to Johor Bahru (JB). You can board a train to Malacca from the JB Sentral, which will drop you at the Pulau Sebang station (Tampin). The journey takes about five and a half hours. Since there are only two trains available from JB to Tampin station, be sure to be on time.
Then, after getting down at Tampin, board a bus or a taxi to Malacca city. However, if you miss the train, then you need to figure out other modes of travel and it can be a tad bit tiring.
Things To Do In Malacca
The Museums
Malacca has been influenced by the Chinese, Portuguese, British, Dutch and other cultures over the years. Hence, you get to see the best of these cultures in a number of museums that have been established in the city. Baba and Nyonya Heritage Museum, Straits Chinese Jewelry Museum and Cheng Ho Cultural Museum are the must-visit museums in Malacca.
Food Trails
From local to international cuisines, restaurants in Malacca satisfy the culinary cravings of all.
Some delicacies that will leave you wanting more include chicken rice balls, Melaka Nyonya food, duck noodles, and curry chicken rice. In addition, if you are fond of spicy food, then you definitely need to try the Asam Pedas fish and Sambal delicacies. Desserts such as Cendol, Popiah, and Klebang coconut milkshake are a treat for people with a sweet tooth.
Malacca city is a must-visit place. From exhaustive shopping and mouth-watering food to amazing sights to see, Malacca truly is a traveler’s delight.
