Malacca to Punggol by ferry
Punggol lies 205 km (127 mi) south-east of Malacca, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 205 km (127 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 6 h 12 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Malacca | Punggol | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Singapore |
| Population | 579,000 | 204,150 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Singapore) |
| Port | Melaka port | Punggol Fishing Port |
What changes when you arrive in Punggol
Crossing from Malaysia into Singapore: money changes from the Ringgit to the Dollar (SGD); the dialling code becomes +65; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25267554 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book ferries from Malacca to Punggol
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Staying in Punggol
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Common questions
How far is Punggol from Malacca?
205 km (127 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Malacca; by road roughly 250 km (155 mi).
How long does it take to get from Malacca to Punggol by ferry?
About 6 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Malacca and Punggol?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Punggol?
The Dollar (SGD).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.