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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 Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane plane KCH - LDU
    3h 22m
    RM 282–1,038

  2. Drive 1,489.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kuching to Lahad Datucar car 1,489.6 km
    20h 19m
    RM 253–365

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Kuching to Bintulubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sarawak to Bandar Seri Begawanbus bus
    3. Drive from Bandar Seri Begawan to Limbangcar car
    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
    33h 56m

  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 38m
    RM 560–1,180

  5. Bus

    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 Airport (LDU) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
TicketRM 254Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 978.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 22m

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

AirAsia and MASwings fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kuching to Lahad Datu via Sarikei, Bintulu, Sarawak, Bandar Seri Begawan, Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminal, Lawas, KK Sentral, and Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam in around 43h 13m.

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