Transportation in Melaka

Melaka's transport is compact and built for short hops, not speed. The heartbeat is the local bus network, cheap, frequent, and the only way to reach the heritage core without circling for parking. Grab is the default ride-hail app; it's a fraction of a taxi and spares you the haggle. For something scenic, the Melaka River Cruise glides past murals and back alleys you'd otherwise miss, moderate price. But worth one sunset trip. First-timers: buses run from Melaka Sentral to Dutch Square every 10, 15 minutes. Buy the ticket at the kiosk, not from the driver, and keep small change. Skip the trishaws blasting pop music, they're a splurge and crawl in traffic. If you're staying near Jonker Street, most attractions are within a 15-minute walk. Anything farther, Grab is faster than puzzling over Malay-only signage. From the airport: the airport bus drops you at Melaka Sentral in about 20 minutes, cheap and direct. If you land after the last bus, the airport taxi counter issues fixed-price slips. Insist on the printed fare and ignore the freelance drivers outside.