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39 h 5 min
1859 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tarakan to Kuching

Composite routes from Tarakan to Kuching

Cheapest
39 h 5 min
Car
1859 km.
from $102
Other
39 h 46 min
Ferry
828 km.
Select a ticket
13 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
828 km.
from $221.33
12 h 46 min
Ferry, Plane
828 km.
from $108.35

Transport providers

Airlines

Malindo Airways

Website:
malindoair.com/
Plane from Tawau Airport to Kuching
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.58–$191.07

Malaysia Airlines

Website:
malaysiaairlines.com/hq/en.html
Plane from Tawau Airport to Kuching
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.50–$242.02

AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/
Plane from Tawau Airport to Kuching
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.84–$108.27

Scoot Tigerair

Website:
flyscoot.com/en
Plane from Juwata International Airport to Kuching
Ave. Duration:
18h 15m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$191.07

Indonesia AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/
Plane from Juwata International Airport to Kuching
Ave. Duration:
19h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.27–$242.02

Super Air Jet

Website:
superairjet.com/en/
Plane from Juwata International Airport to Supadio
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.59–$343.92

Citilink Indonesia

Website:
citilink.co.id/
Plane from Juwata International Airport to Supadio
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.59–$343.92

Lion Mentari Airlines

Website:
lionair.co.id/
Plane from Juwata International Airport to Supadio
Ave. Duration:
10h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$318.44

Bus operators

DAMRI Angkutan Antar Lintas Batas Negara (ALBN)

Website:
facebook.com/pages/category/Travel-Company/Al-Baraka-Travel-Service-Sdn-Bhd-325856594569478/
Bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to Sarawak
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily

Sipitang Express

Phone:
088-751722
Email:
Website:
sipitangexpress.com.my/?route-destination
Bus from Sipitang to Lawas
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.80
Bus from Lawas to Bandar
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
3 times a week

Bintang Jaya Express

Phone:
+6 082 531 133
Email:
Website:
easybook.com/bus/operator/bintang-jaya-express-sdn-bhd?source=rome2rio
Bus from Pontianak to Kuching
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$12.74

_EVA_EXPRESS201904291439

Phone:
+6082 - 462200
Email:
Website:
evaexpress.net/#
Bus from Bintulu to Kuching
Ave. Duration:
11h 28m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.97

Local Minibus Malaysia

Bus from Tawau to Semporna
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.53
Bus from Semporna to Tawau
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.84

Sairah Express

Phone:
+6089 774 328
Website:
easybook.com/bus/operator/sairah-express?source=rome2rio
Bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Sipitang
Ave. Duration:
10h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.74

Other operators

Indomaya Express

Other from Tarakan to Tawau
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.36

KM Tawindo

Other from Tarakan to Tawau
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.36

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Tarakan to Kuching is to ferry and Minibus and fly which costs $70.65 - $141.30 and takes 12h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tarakan to Kuching is to ferry and Minibus and fly which takes 12h 46m and costs $70.65 - $141.30 .

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 ferry and bus which takes 39h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 18h 33m to get from Tarakan to Kuching, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kuching?

There are 963+ hotels available in Kuching. Prices start at $10.82 per night.
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