Petaling Jaya to Malacca by train
Malacca lies 123 km (77 mi) south-east of Petaling Jaya, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 46 min at the speeds typical of Malaysia rail, over roughly 151 km (94 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Petaling Jaya | Malacca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 807,879 | 579,000 |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Stations on record | Taman Paramount LRT station, Asia Jaya LRT station, Taman Bahagia LRT station | none listed |
Where to book trains from Petaling Jaya 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.
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Common questions
How far is Malacca from Petaling Jaya?
123 km (77 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Petaling Jaya; by road roughly 151 km (94 mi).
How long does it take to get from Petaling Jaya to Malacca by train?
About 1 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Petaling Jaya and Malacca?
No, both are on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur at the moment.
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.