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How to get fromSurat Thani to Kuchingby bus, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Surat Thani to Kuching by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to Phuket International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Surat City Agricural Market 2 to Phuket Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane HKT - KCH
    10h 48m
    RM 576–901

  2. Bus to Krabi Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer to Ao Nang Mcdonaldbus bus
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane KBV - KCH
    9h 47m
    RM 388–1,318

  3. Train to Hat Yai, fly

    1. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane HDY - KCH
    13h 36m
    RM 700–1,107

  4. Fly from Surat Thani

    1. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane URT - KCH
    12h 43m
    RM 588–1,861

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
TicketRM 290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,739 km
  • Duration: 10h 48m

What companies run services between Surat Thani, Thailand and Kuching, Malaysia?

Thai AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) 5 times a day.

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