Lorry hire & house moving: KL to Melaka
What a lorry or a house move between KL and Melaka usually costs, how far and how long it is, and what to check before you book. It's much the same the other way, from Melaka to KL.
The route at a glance
| Distance | about 140 km |
|---|---|
| Driving time (car) | about 1 h 40 min to 1 h 50 min |
| Main roads | PLUS North–South Expressway, southern route (E2), exit at Ayer Keroh |
| Toll, one way | car or 4-wheel 1-ton lorry RM12.87; 6-wheel lorry (most 3- and 5-ton) RM23.50 |
A loaded lorry is usually slower than a car, and movers add time for loading and unloading.
Typical house-move prices (one trip, with crew)
Market ranges from public Malaysian mover price lists (2024–2026):
| Lorry | Typical price |
|---|---|
| 1-ton lorry (10 ft) | about RM700–RM750 |
| 3-ton lorry (14 ft) | about RM1,000–RM1,100 |
| 5-ton lorry (17 ft) | about RM1,200–RM1,300 |
Market estimates, not CariLori prices: movers quote your exact move. Tolls are usually charged at cost on top, and a bigger home or more floors costs more.
What changes the price
- Floors and lifts at both ends, and how far the lorry can park from the door.
- Extra stops, packing, and taking furniture apart and putting it back together.
- Weekends, month-end and festive seasons cost more; book early for those.
- The empty trip back: long routes are priced one way. A mover already going your way may be cheaper; see shared lorries.
Route tips
- Melaka's old town has narrow streets: say if the lorry can't park near the door, so movers bring the right lorry and enough crew.
- Usually a same-day move.
Moving from Melaka to KL instead? Distance, tolls and prices are about the same.
Get quotes for this route
Post one free request with both addresses, floors, the date and what you're moving. Movers and lorry suppliers who cover these areas contact you directly by phone or WhatsApp.