Malacca to Medan by ferry
Medan lies 426 km (265 mi) west of Malacca, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 426 km (265 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 12 h 54 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Malacca | Medan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Indonesia |
| Population | 579,000 | 2.5 million |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Port | Melaka port | Port of Belawan |
Clocks in Medan are 1 h behind Malacca right now, so a 12 h 54 min journey lands only 11 h 54 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Medan
Crossing from Malaysia into Indonesia: money changes from the Ringgit to the Rupiah (IDR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +62; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book ferries from Malacca to Medan
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Medan
Our booking partner lists 621 places to stay in Medan. Of the 570 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (367), and 5 are five-star. Across 35 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 13,624 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Medan
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Medan from Malacca?
426 km (265 mi) in a straight line, west of Malacca; by road roughly 519 km (323 mi).
How long does it take to get from Malacca to Medan by ferry?
About 12 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Malacca and Medan?
Medan is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
What currency do I need in Medan?
The Rupiah (IDR).
Where can I stay in Medan?
Our booking partner lists 621 places to stay in Medan, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.