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How to get fromSydney to Kuchingby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Kuching by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane SYD - KCH
    13h 16m
    RM 991–2,014

  2. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane NTL - KCH
    20h 16m
    RM 1,369–3,599

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration13h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRM 879Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,823.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 16m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Kuching, Malaysia?

Scoot Tigerair, Malindo Airways, and Malaysia Airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) 5 times a day.

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