There are 4 ways to get from Kuching to Sibu by plane, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sibu Airport (SBW)plane KCH - SBW
1h 9mRM 160–249Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kuching to Sibubus
6h 30mRM 59–62Drive 301.8 km
- Drive from Kuching to Sibucar 301.8 km
4h 48mRM 119–172Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kuching to Sibutaxi 301.8 km
4h 48mRM 500–600
Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sibu Airport (SBW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kuching to Sibu is to bus which costs RM 59 - RM 62 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kuching to Sibu is to fly which takes 1h 9m and costs RM 160 - RM 250.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kuching and arriving at Sibu. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Kuching and Sibu is 234 km. The road distance is 301.8 km.
The best way to get from Kuching to Sibu without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs RM 59 - RM 62.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Kuching to Sibu, including transfers.
Kuching to Sibu bus services, operated by Bintang Jaya Express, depart from Kuching station.
The best way to get from Kuching to Sibu is to fly which takes 1h 9m and costs RM 160 - RM 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 59 - RM 62 and takes 6h 30m.
Kuching to Sibu bus services, operated by Bintang Jaya Express, arrive at Sibu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuching to Sibu is 302 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Kuching to Sibu.
What companies run services between Kuching, Malaysia and Sibu, Malaysia?
AirAsia flies from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sibu Airport (SBW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Bintang Jaya Express operates a bus from Kuching to Sibu 5 times a day. Tickets cost RM 59–62 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Kuching International Airport to Sibu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 100–170
- Phone
- +6 082 531 133
- bintangjayaexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Kuching to Sibu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 59–62
- Schedules at
- expressbusmalaysia.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Estimated price
- RM 500–600
Kuching City Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +60 82 348 898
- Website
- m.newpages.com.my
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