There are 5 ways to get from Pontianak to Sarawak by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Kuching International Airport
best- Fly from Supadio (PNK) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane PNK - KCH
1h 10mRM 210–695Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pontianak to Kuchingbus
7h 9mRM 59–63Drive 321.9 km
- Drive from Pontianak to Kuchingcar 321.9 km
4h 40mRM 125–181Fly to Sibu Airport
- Fly from Supadio (PNK) to Sibu Airport (SBW)plane PNK - SBW
4h 18mRM 220–1,005Fly to Bintulu Airport
- Fly from Supadio (PNK) to Bintulu Airport (BTU)plane PNK - BTU
3h 2mRM 279–1,324
Supadio (PNK) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontianak to Sarawak is to bus which costs RM 59 - RM 63 and takes 7h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Pontianak to Sarawak is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs RM 210 - RM 700.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontianak to Sarawak. However, there are services departing from Pontianak and arriving at Badaruddin via Opp Kuching Sentral. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Pontianak and Sarawak is 236 km. The road distance is 321.9 km.
The best way to get from Pontianak to Sarawak without a car is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs RM 59 - RM 63.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Pontianak to Sarawak, including transfers.
Pontianak to Sarawak bus services, operated by Bintang Jaya Express, depart from Pontianak station.
The best way to get from Pontianak to Sarawak is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs RM 210 - RM 700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 59 - RM 63 and takes 7h 9m.
Pontianak to Sarawak bus services, operated by Bintang Jaya Express, arrive at Kuching station.
Sarawak is 1h ahead of Pontianak. It is currently 3:33 PM in Pontianak and 4:33 PM in Sarawak.
What companies run services between Pontianak, Indonesia and Sarawak, Malaysia?
AirAsia flies from Supadio (PNK) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) once daily. Alternatively, Bintang Jaya Express operates a bus from Pontianak to Kuching twice daily. Tickets cost RM 59–63 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Supadio to Kuching International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 180–650
Flights from Supadio to Sibu Airport via Kuching International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 180–950
Flights from Supadio to Sibu Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 450–1,500
Flights from Supadio to Bintulu Airport via Kuching International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 260–1,300
- Phone
- +6 082 531 133
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Pontianak to Kuching
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 59–63
- Schedules at
- expressbusmalaysia.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Pontianak to Sarawak is 322 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Pontianak to Sarawak.
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