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How to Travel from

Kuching to Tarakan

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Kuching, Malaysia → Tarakan, Indonesia

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Five ways to Travel from Kuching to Tarakan

Composite routes from Kuching to Tarakan

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

Website:
malaysiaairlines.com/hq/en.html
Plane from Kuching International Airport to Tawau
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$48.42–$191.12

AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/
Plane from Kuching International Airport to Tawau
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$48.42–$165.64

Firefly

Website:
fireflyz.com.my/
Plane from Kuching International Airport to Tawau
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$48.42–$191.12

Batik Air

Website:
batikair.com/en/
Plane from Supadio to Juwata
Ave. Duration:
5h 47m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.64–$356.76

Super Air Jet

Website:
superairjet.com/en/
Plane from Kuching International Airport to Juwata
Ave. Duration:
24h 20m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.93–$267.57

Citilink Indonesia

Website:
citilink.co.id/
Plane from Kuching International Airport to Juwata
Ave. Duration:
13h 5m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$152.90–$382.24

Lion Mentari Airlines

Website:
lionair.co.id/
Plane from Kuching International Airport to Juwata
Ave. Duration:
13h 50m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.41–$344.02
Plane from Supadio to Juwata
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.16–$331.28

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 Sarawak to Bandar
Ave. Duration:
5h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily

Sipitang Express

Phone:
088-751722
Website:
sipitangexpress.com.my/?route-destination
Bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to KK
Ave. Duration:
7h 17m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.01

Bintang Jaya Express

Phone:
+6 082 531 133
Website:
easybook.com/bus/operator/bintang-jaya-express-sdn-bhd?source=rome2rio
Bus from Kuching to Pontianak
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.56–$14.02

_EVA_EXPRESS201904291439

Phone:
+6082 - 462200
Website:
evaexpress.net/#
Bus from Kuching to Bintulu
Ave. Duration:
11h 28m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$21.58

Local Minibus Malaysia

Bus from Tawau Airport to Semporna
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.11
Bus from Semporna to Tawau
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.61

TransTedar Express

Phone:
+60 88-440 337
Website:
transtedar.com/
Bus from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau
Ave. Duration:
11h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.81

Other operators

Indomaya Express

Other from Tawau Ferry Terminal to Tarakan
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.42

KM Tawindo

Other from Tawau Ferry Terminal to Tarakan
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.42

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kuching to Tarakan is to fly which costs $70.65 - $195.65 and takes 12h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kuching to Tarakan is to fly which takes 12h 19m and costs $70.65 - $195.65 .

How far is it from Kuching to Tarakan?

The distance between Kuching and Tarakan is 841 km.

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

The best way to get from Kuching to Tarakan without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 42h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 19m to get from Kuching to Tarakan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tarakan?

There are 14+ hotels available in Tarakan. Prices start at $16.51 per night.
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