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

The cheapest way to get from Tarakan to Kuching is to ferry and bus and drive which costs RM 410 - RM 750 and takes 41h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tarakan to Kuching is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs RM 750 - RM 1700.

How far is it from Tarakan to Kuching?

The distance between Tarakan and Kuching is 842 km.

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

The best way to get from Tarakan to Kuching without a car is to car ferry and taxi and ferry and bus which takes 6 days 16h and costs RM 500 - RM 5500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Tarakan to Kuching, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kuching?

There are 994+ hotels available in Kuching.

Tarakan to Kuching - 6 ways to travel via plane, ferry, bus, car, and car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Tarakan to Kuching by plane, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or taxi

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Fly Juwata International Airport to Kuching International Airport
best
1. Fly from Juwata International Airport (TRK) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane TRK - KCH
7h 24m
RM 771–1,625
Ferry, bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalubus
3. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Limbangbus
4. Drive from Limbang to Seria Bus Terminalcar
5. Drive from Kuala Belait Bus Terminal to Miricar
6. Take the bus from Miri to Kuchingbus
41h 1m
RM 413–722
Car ferry, taxi, ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Tarakan to Tolitolicarferry
2. Take the taxi from Tolitoli to Kendaritaxi
3. Take the ferry from Kendari to Bau-Bauferry
4. Take the ferry from Baubau to Surabayaferry
5. Take the ferry from Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Pontianakferry
6. Take the bus from Pontianak to Kuchingbus
6d 16h
RM 502–5,370
Ferry, Minibus, Minibus to Tawau Airport, fly to Kuching International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Tawau to Sempornabus
3. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawau Airportbus
4. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane TWU - KCH
12h 33m
RM 669–1,258
Fly Juwata International Airport to Supadio, bus
1. Fly from Juwata International Airport (TRK) to Supadio (PNK)plane TRK - PNK
2. Take the bus from Pontianak to Kuchingbus
12h 10m
RM 680–1,388
Ferry, bus, drive via Bintulu
1. Take the ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalubus
3. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Limbangbus
4. Drive from Limbang to Bandar Seri Begawancar
5. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to Sarawakbus
6. Take the bus from Bintulu to Kuchingbus
42h 36m

Juwata International Airport (TRK) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) flights

6Weekly Planes

8h 48mAverage Duration

RM 771Cheapest Price

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Distance: 842.2 km
Duration: 7h 24m

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

Citilink Indonesia, Batik Air, and three other airlines fly from Juwata International Airport (TRK) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) 6 times a week.

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