What is the cheapest way to get from Sabah to Bintulu?

The cheapest way to get from Sabah to Bintulu is to drive which costs RM 100 - RM 150 and takes 8h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sabah to Bintulu?

The fastest way to get from Sabah to Bintulu is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs RM 490 - RM 950.

Is there a direct bus between Sabah and Bintulu?

No, there is no direct bus from Sabah to Bintulu. However, there are services departing from KK Sentral and arriving at Sarawak via Lawas and Bandar Seri Begawan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.

How far is it from Sabah to Bintulu?

The distance between Sabah and Bintulu is 467 km. The road distance is 611 km.

How do I travel from Sabah to Bintulu without a car?

The best way to get from Sabah to Bintulu without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 15h 54m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Sabah to Bintulu?

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Sabah to Bintulu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sabah to Bintulu bus from?

Sabah to Bintulu bus services, operated by Sipitang Express, depart from KK Sentral station.

Bus or fly from Sabah to Bintulu?

The best way to get from Sabah to Bintulu is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs RM 490 - RM 950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 19h 35m.

Where does the Sabah to Bintulu bus arrive?

Sabah to Bintulu bus services, operated by Sipitang Express, arrive at Lawas station.

Can I drive from Sabah to Bintulu?

Yes, the driving distance between Sabah to Bintulu is 611 km. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Sabah to Bintulu.

Where can I stay near Bintulu?

There are 96+ hotels available in Bintulu.

Sabah to Bintulu - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Sabah to Bintulu by plane, bus, car, train, or car ferry

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Bintulu Airport (BTU)plane BKI - BTU
3h 31m
RM 492–918
Drive 611 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kota Kinabalu to Bintulucar 611 km
8h 17m
RM 103–149
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Limbangbus
2. Drive from Limbang to Bandar Seri Begawancar
3. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to Sarawakbus
11h 48m
Train, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Sembulan Station to Beaufort Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Beaufort to Lawasbus
3. Drive from Lawas to Malay Technology Museumcar
4. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to Sarawakbus
12h 5m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from KK Sentral to Bus Terminal Menumbokbus
2. Take the carferry from Menumbok to Labuancarferry
3. Take the carferry from Labuan to Serasa Ferry Terminalcarferry
4. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to Sarawakbus
15h 54m
Bus
1. Take the bus from KK Sentral to Lawasbus
2. Take the bus from Lawas to Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to Sarawakbus
19h 35m

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Bintulu Airport (BTU) flights

35Weekly Planes

5h 25mAverage Duration

RM 295Cheapest Price

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Distance: 467.5 km
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Sabah, Malaysia and Bintulu, Malaysia?

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and MASwings fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Bintulu Airport (BTU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from KK Sentral to Bintulu via Lawas, Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminal, Bandar Seri Begawan, and Sarawak in around 19h 35m.

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