Ferries to Malaysia

Sailing information for ferries to Malaysia

There are 97 ferry routes to and from Malaysia, connecting 18 ports and operated by Buquebus, Bintan Resort Ferries, Majestic Fast Ferry, Batam Fast Ferry, Seatran Discovery and Raja Ferry Port. Fares start from £8.43 on the Redang Island Pelangi Jetty to Lang Tengah Island Summerbay Resort Jetty crossing.

The quickest way to reach Malaysia by sea is Redang Island Pelangi Jetty to Lang Tengah Island Summerbay Resort Jetty, which takes just 50m. Longer overnight crossings usually work out cheaper per mile and save you a night's accommodation.

Compare every operator sailing to Malaysia in one search. We show the full price including your vehicle, so what you see is what you pay.

How long is the ferry to Malaysia?

Crossing times vary widely by route. The quickest is Redang Island Pelangi Jetty to Lang Tengah Island Summerbay Resort Jetty at around 50m. Longer overnight sailings take considerably more time but include a cabin, which often works out cheaper than a crossing plus a hotel.

Malaysia ferry operators

Buquebus, Bintan Resort Ferries, Majestic Fast Ferry, Batam Fast Ferry, Seatran Discovery, Raja Ferry Port, Songserm and Lomprayah serve Malaysia. Each sets its own fares and timetable, so comparing them side by side is the single most reliable way to cut the cost of the crossing.

• Buquebus
• Bintan Resort Ferries
• Majestic Fast Ferry
• Batam Fast Ferry
• Seatran Discovery
• Raja Ferry Port
• Songserm
• Lomprayah

Malaysia ferry ports

There are 18 ferry ports in Malaysia.

Can you take a car on the ferry to Malaysia?

Yes. 66 of the 97 routes serving Malaysia carry vehicles. Tick “taking a vehicle” when you search and every fare shown will already include your car, so the comparison is like for like.

When is the cheapest time to sail to Malaysia?

Fares track demand rather than a fixed price list. Midweek departures and the first sailing of the day are consistently cheaper, while July and August weekends carry the largest premium. Booking six or more weeks ahead typically saves 30–50% against the same sailing booked in the final week.