There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Kuching by plane or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sydney International Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane SYD - KCH
13h 46mRM 941–2,413Train to Newcastle Airport, fly
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane NTL - KCH
19h 50mRM 1,466–3,699
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Kuching is to fly which costs RM 900 - RM 2500 and takes 13h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Kuching is to fly which takes 13h 46m and costs RM 900 - RM 2500.
The distance between Sydney and Kuching is 5824 km.
It takes approximately 13h 46m to get from Sydney to Kuching, including transfers.
Kuching is 3h behind Sydney. It is currently 10:15 AM in Sydney and 7:15 AM in Kuching.
There are 998+ hotels available in Kuching.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Kuching, Malaysia?
Malindo Airways, Malaysia Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) 5 times a day.
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Kuching International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 850–5,000
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Kuching International Airport via Brisbane, Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 1,400–7,500
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 27–40
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
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