Medan to Malacca by ferry
Malacca lies 426 km (265 mi) east of Medan, +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.
| Medan | Malacca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Malaysia |
| Population | 2.5 million | 579,000 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Port | Port of Belawan | Melaka port |
Clocks in Malacca are 1 h ahead of Medan right now, so a 12 h 54 min journey lands 13 h 54 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Malacca
Crossing from Indonesia into Malaysia: money changes from the Rupiah to the Ringgit (MYR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book ferries from Medan to Malacca
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Staying in Malacca
Our booking partner lists 236 places to stay in Malacca City. Of the 233 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (123), and 2 are five-star. Across 17 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.5 out of 10. Guests have left 2,765 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Malacca
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 Malacca from Medan?
426 km (265 mi) in a straight line, east of Medan; by road roughly 519 km (323 mi).
How long does it take to get from Medan to Malacca 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 Medan and Malacca?
Malacca is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Jakarta).
What currency do I need in Malacca?
The Ringgit (MYR).
Where can I stay in Malacca?
Our booking partner lists 236 places to stay in Malacca City, 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.