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

The cheapest way to get from Sabah to Bintulu is to bus and drive via Miri which costs RM 150 - RM 240 and takes 13h 13m.

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 1h 10m and costs RM 220 - RM 1000.

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 21h 55m.

How far is it from Sabah to Bintulu?

The distance between Sabah and Bintulu is 467 km. The road distance is 611.4 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 which takes 21h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 10m 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 1h 10m and costs RM 220 - RM 1000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21h 55m.

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 19m to drive from Sabah to Bintulu.

Where can I stay near Bintulu?

There are 91+ hotels available in Bintulu.

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

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

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Fly to Bintulu Airport
best
1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Bintulu Airport (BTU)plane BKI - BTU
1h 10m
RM 228–983
Bus, drive via Miri
cheapest
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 Seria Bus Terminalbus
4. Drive from Seria Bus Terminal to Miricar
5. Take the bus from Miri to Bintulubus
13h 13m
RM 150–240
Drive 611.4 km
1. Drive from Kota Kinabalu to Bintulucar 611.4 km
8h 19m
RM 238–344
Fly to Miri Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Miri Airport (MYY)plane BKI - MYY
2. Take the bus from Miri to Bintulubus
6h 18m
RM 211–634
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
14h 8m
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
21h 55m

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

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Distance: 467.5 km
Duration: 1h 10m

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

AirAsia flies from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Bintulu Airport (BTU) 3 times a week. 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 21h 55m.

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