Malacca to Padang by ferry
Padang lies 408 km (253 mi) south-west of Malacca, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 408 km (253 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 12 h 21 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Malacca | Padang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Indonesia |
| Population | 579,000 | 942,938 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Port | Melaka port | Port of Muara Padang |
Clocks in Padang are 1 h behind Malacca right now, so a 12 h 21 min journey lands only 11 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Padang
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 Padang
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Staying in Padang
Our booking partner lists 170 places to stay in Padang. Of the 147 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (85). Across 21 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 5,801 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Padang
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Common questions
How far is Padang from Malacca?
408 km (253 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Malacca; by road roughly 497 km (309 mi).
How long does it take to get from Malacca to Padang by ferry?
About 12 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Malacca and Padang?
Padang is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
What currency do I need in Padang?
The Rupiah (IDR).
Where can I stay in Padang?
Our booking partner lists 170 places to stay in Padang, 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.