How to get fromKuching to Riauby plane, bus, ferry, car ferry or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kuching to Riau by plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU)plane KCH - PKU
4h 47m
Rp 1,686,799–3,525,762
Bus, ferry, car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kuching to Pontianakbus
2. Take the ferry from Pontianak to Pelabuhan Sri Bayintan Kijangferry
3. Take the car ferry from Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminal to Tanjung Balai Karimuncarferry
4. Take the car ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Mengkapancarferry
5. Drive from Mengkapan to Kulim Atascar
3d 19h
Rp 1,018,771–1,369,911
Bus, ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from Kuching to Pontianakbus
2. Take the ferry from Pontianak to Belinyu Portferry
3. Drive from Belinyu Port to Terminal Muntokcar
4. Take the ferry from Terminal Muntok to Palembangferry
5. Take the bus from Palembang to Terminal AKAP BRPSbus
4d 14h
Rp 1,774,727–2,179,867

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) flights

43Weekly Planes

5h 56mAverage Duration

Rp 997,612Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,011.3 km
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Kuching, Malaysia and Riau, Indonesia?

AirAsia, Malindo Airways, and Malaysia Airlines fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) every 4 hours.

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Pekanbaru(opens in a new window), Indonesia(opens in a new window)

Pekanbaru is the capital city of the Indonesian province of Riau, and a major economic centre on the eastern side of Sumatra Island with its name derived from the Malay words for 'new market' ('pekan' is market and 'baru' is new). It has an area of, with a population of 897,767 at the 2010 Census, and 983,356 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 1,007,540 (comprising 506,231 males and 501,309 females). It is located on the banks of the Siak River, which flows into the Strait of Malacca, Pekanbaru has direct access to the busy strait and has long been known as a trading port.

Things to do in Pekanbaru

Museum Sang Nila Utama(Opens in a new window)

Museum Sang Nila Utama is a heritage museum in Pekanbaru, Indonesia. The museum collects item related to the Riau-Malay culture such as Malay wedding costumes, traditional toys, musical instruments and other traditional artifacts. Not far from the museum is an exhibition and performance building called the Gedung Taman Budaya Riau ("Riau Cultural Park Building).

Places to stay in Pekanbaru

The Premiere Pekanbaru(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Novotel Pekanbaru(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

FOX Hotel Pekanbaru(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Cordex Oase Pekanbaru(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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