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How to get fromKuching to Kuala Besutby plane, bus, or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Kuching to Kuala Besut by plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus

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    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane KCH - KBR
    2. Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    4h 7m
    RM 462–768

  2. Fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane KCH - TGG
    2. Take the taxi from Merang Jetty to Kuala Besuttaxi taxi
    6h 25m
    RM 592–1,548

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRM 338Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,108.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Kuching, Malaysia and Kuala Besut, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kuching to Kuala Besut. However, you can take the taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR), walk to Kota Bharu Airport, then take the bus to Kuala Besut Jetty. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) airport, fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG), walk to Kuala Trengganu Airport, take the shuttle to Merang Jetty, then take the taxi to Kuala Besut.

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