Facts about the transport from Kuching to Sibu
| Cheapest Transport | $17 |
| Fastest Transport | 35m |
| Earliest Departure | 5:40 AM |
| Latest Departure | 10:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 25 |
| Distance | 337 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | AirAsia, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines |
Kuching to Sibu
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Kuching to Sibu Destination Reviews
JF
Jose FI don't know what the rest of this company's buses are like, but at least the one I traveled on was quite old and rickety. The ride was quite uncomfortable.
Kuching to Sibu, Bus Express, EVA Express, Jul 31, 2025
Kuching to Sibu Schedule
| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flight | Malaysia Airlines | Economy | 05:25 | 18:30 | $86.04 | |
Flight | Malaysia Airlines | Economy | 05:45 | 18:20 | $175.34 | |
Flight | Malaysia Airlines | Economy | 06:40 | 18:30 | $113.04 | |
Flight | AirAsia | Economy | 07:00 | 07:35 | $22.57 | |
Flight | Malaysia Airlines | Economy | 07:25 | 12:45 | $62.44 | |
Flight | Malaysia Airlines | Economy | 07:45 | 19:05 | $154.54 | |
Flight | Malaysia Airlines | Economy | 08:05 | 09:50 | $169.74 | |
Flight | Malaysia Airlines | Economy | 08:25 | 07:05 | $119.02 | |
Bus | Freesia Express | Express | 09:00 | 16:53 | $13.83 | |
Bus | Kapit Express | Express | 09:30 | 15:15 | $13.90 | |
Flight | Malaysia Airlines | Business | 09:55 | 18:30 | $501.64 | |
Flight | Malaysia Airlines | Economy | 10:20 | 18:30 | $125.34 | |
Flight | Malaysia Airlines | Economy | 10:45 | 07:05 | $197.34 | |
Flight | Malaysia Airlines | Economy | 11:05 | 20:00 | $146.38 | |
Bus | EVA Express | Express | 11:30 | 17:15 | $13.90 | |
Flight | AirAsia | Economy | 12:05 | 12:45 | $22.57 | |
Flight | Malaysia Airlines | Economy | 12:30 | 19:20 | $70.82 | |
Flight | AirAsia | Economy | 13:00 | 13:40 | $43.19 | |
Bus | EVA Express | Express | 13:30 | 19:15 | $13.90 | |
Flight | AirAsia | Economy | 14:20 | 14:55 | $22.66 |
How to get from Kuching to Sibu
Travelling between Kuching and Sibu is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 16.65 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 16.09.
How long does it take to get from Kuching to Sibu?
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 14 hours to travel between Kuching and Sibu depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kuching and Sibu. Flight will bring you to your destination in 35m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 13h 30m to reach Sibu.
How much does it cost to get from Kuching to Sibu?
Travelling between Kuching and Sibu can be as cheap as USD 16.09 if you opt for a Eva Express bus and as expensive as USD 16.65 if you buy a Bus Asia Biaramas Bus ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Kuching and Sibu ?
- 25 from Kuching to Sibu starting from 07:30 Kuching until 22:00 Kuching
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kuching to Sibu.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Flights
Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Kuching to Sibu, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 32.29.Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Kuching and Sibu
AirAsia, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines
Bus
Travelling from Kuching to Sibu overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Kuching and Sibu
Bus Asia Biaramas, Eva Express, Freesia Express, Kapit Bus Express, MTC, Mutiara Borneo, Sungei Merah
What is the most popular transport to get from Kuching to Sibu?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% opted for a bus
Transportation from Kuching to Sibu
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Buses$ 16.02
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Flights$ 32.29
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Trains are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available