What is the cheapest way to get from Sabah to Kuching?

The cheapest way to get from Sabah to Kuching is to fly which costs RM 130 - RM 410 and takes 1h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sabah to Kuching?

The fastest way to get from Sabah to Kuching is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs RM 130 - RM 410.

How far is it from Sabah to Kuching?

The distance between Sabah and Kuching is 812 km. The road distance is 1196.4 km.

How do I travel from Sabah to Kuching without a car?

The best way to get from Sabah to Kuching without a car is to bus which takes 27h 12m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Sabah to Kuching?

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Sabah to Kuching, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Sabah to Kuching?

The best way to get from Sabah to Kuching is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs RM 130 - RM 410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 27h 12m.

Can I drive from Sabah to Kuching?

Yes, the driving distance between Sabah to Kuching is 1196 km. It takes approximately 16h 18m to drive from Sabah to Kuching.

Where can I stay near Kuching?

There are 1045+ hotels available in Kuching.

Sabah to Kuching - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Sabah to Kuching by plane, bus, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport
best
1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane BKI - KCH
1h 29m
RM 136–407
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Limbangbus
2. Take the bus from Limbang to Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to Sarawakbus
4. Take the bus from Bintulu to Kuchingbus
27h 12m
Drive 1,196.4 km
1. Drive from Kota Kinabalu to Kuchingcar 1,196.4 km
16h 18m
RM 195–282
Fly from Sandakan Airport
1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane SDK - KCH
3h 18m
RM 265–625
Fly from Tawau Airport
1. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane TWU - KCH
3h 57m
RM 284–499
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from KK Sentral to Bus Terminal Menumbokbus
2. Take the car ferry from Menumbok to Labuancarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Labuan to Serasa Ferry Terminalcarferry
4. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to Sarawakbus
5. Take the bus from Bintulu to Kuchingbus
28h 16m
Bus via Lawas
1. Take the bus from KK Sentral to Lawasbus
2. Take the bus from Lawas to Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to Sarawakbus
4. Take the bus from Bintulu to Kuchingbus
31h 57m

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) flights

64Weekly Planes

1h 55mAverage Duration

RM 102Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sabah to Kuching.

Launch map view

Distance: 811.8 km
Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between Sabah, Malaysia and Kuching, Malaysia?

AirAsia and Malindo Airways fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kota Kinabalu to Kuching via Limbang, Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminal, Bandar Seri Begawan, Sarawak, and Bintulu in around 27h 12m.

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