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How to get fromKuching to Lahad Datuby plane, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kuching to Lahad Datu by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Lahad Datu

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    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Lahad Datu (LDU)plane plane KCH - LDU
    3h 23m
    RM 162–838

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kuching to Bintulubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sarawak to Bandar Seri Begawanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminal to Limbangbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Limbang to Kota Kinabalubus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Lahad Datubus bus
    36h 58m

  3. Drive 1,583.1 km

    1. Drive from Kuching to Lahad Datucar car 1,583.1 km
    20h 46m
    RM 257–372

  4. Fly to Sandakan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane KCH - SDK
    2. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datubus bus
    7h 39m
    RM 310–1,060

  5. Bus via Sarikei

    1. Take the bus from Kuching to Sarikeibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sarikei to Bintulubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sarawak to Bandar Seri Begawanbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminal to Lawasbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Lawas to KK Sentralbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Lahad Datubus bus
    43h 13m

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Lahad Datu (LDU) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
TicketRM 134Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kuching, Malaysia and Lahad Datu, Malaysia?

AirAsia and MASwings fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Lahad Datu (LDU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kuching to Lahad Datu via Bintulu, Sarawak, Bandar Seri Begawan, Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminal, Limbang, Kota Kinabalu, and Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam in around 36h 58m.

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