Rome2Rio

How to get fromTarakan to Kuchingby plane, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

Find Transport to Kuching

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Tarakan to Kuching by plane, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Juwata International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Juwata International Airport (TRK) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane TRK - KCH
    7h 34m
    RM 1,030–2,145

  2. Ferry, bus, taxi, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalubus bus
    3. Take the bus from KK Sentral to Sipitang Express Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Sipitang Express Bus Station to Seria Bus Terminaltaxi taxi
    5. Drive from Kuala Belait Bus Terminal to Miricar car
    6. Take the bus from Miri to Kuchingbus bus
    43h 39m
    RM 627–255,676

  3. Ferry, bus, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kota Kinabalubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Limbangbus bus
    4. Drive from Limbang to Bandar Seri Begawancar car
    5. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to Sarawakbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Bintulu to Kuchingbus bus
    40h 15m

  4. Ferry, Minibus, Minibus to Tawau Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tawau to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Semporna to Tawau Airportbus bus
    4. Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane TWU - KCH
    13h 8m
    RM 733–256,208

Juwata International Airport (TRK) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,013Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tarakan to Kuching.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 842.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Tarakan, Indonesia and Kuching, Malaysia?

Super Air Jet, Batik Air, and three other airlines fly from Juwata International Airport (TRK) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) 3 times a day.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls?, and Getting around the Cyclades - to help you get the most out of your next trip.