What is the cheapest way to get from Tenom to Kuching?

The cheapest way to get from Tenom to Kuching is to drive and bus which costs RM 140 - RM 360 and takes 23h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tenom to Kuching?

The fastest way to get from Tenom to Kuching is to Minivan and fly which takes 5h 35m and costs RM 270 - RM 900.

Is there a direct bus between Tenom and Kuching?

No, there is no direct bus from Tenom to Kuching. However, there are services departing from Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia and arriving at Kuching via KK Sentral, Bandar Seri Begawan and Bintulu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 1m.

How far is it from Tenom to Kuching?

The distance between Tenom and Kuching is 958 km. The road distance is 1036.5 km.

How do I travel from Tenom to Kuching without a car?

The best way to get from Tenom to Kuching without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 22m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Tenom to Kuching?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Tenom to Kuching, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tenom to Kuching bus from?

Tenom to Kuching bus services, operated by Local Minibus Malaysia, depart from Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia station.

Where does the Tenom to Kuching bus arrive?

Tenom to Kuching bus services, operated by Local Minibus Malaysia, arrive at Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Tenom to Kuching?

Yes, the driving distance between Tenom to Kuching is 1036 km. It takes approximately 14h 40m to drive from Tenom to Kuching.

Where can I stay near Kuching?

There are 1027+ hotels available in Kuching.

Tenom to Kuching - 6 ways to travel via train, Minivan, plane, car, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Tenom to Kuching by bus, plane, car, or train

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Minivan, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia to Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane BKI - KCH
5h 35m
RM 279–897
Drive, bus
cheapest
1. Drive from Tenom to Serasa Ferry Terminalcar
2. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to Seria Bus Terminalbus
3. Drive from Seria Bus Terminal to Miricar
4. Take the bus from Miri to Kuching Sentralbus
23h 10m
RM 149–354
Drive 1,036.5 km
1. Drive from Tenom to Kuchingcar 1,036.5 km
14h 40m
RM 173–250
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tenom Station to Beaufort Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Beaufort to Lawasbus
3. Take the bus from Lawas to Sipitang Express Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to Sarawakbus
5. Take the bus from Bintulu to Kuchingbus
26h 22m
Minivan, bus
1. Take the bus from Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia to Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from KK Sentral to Sipitang Express Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to Sarawakbus
4. Take the bus from Bintulu to Kuchingbus
30h 1m
Train, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Tenom Station to Beaufort Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Beaufort to Lawasbus
3. Take the bus from Lawas to Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to Seria Bus Terminalbus
5. Drive from Kuala Belait Bus Terminal to Miricar
6. Take the bus from Miri to Kuchingbus
32h 44m
RM 164–328

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) flights

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1h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 958.2 km
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Tenom, Malaysia and Kuching, Malaysia?

You can take a bus from Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia to Kuching via Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal, KK Sentral, Sipitang Express Bus Station, Bandar Seri Begawan, Sarawak, and Bintulu in around 30h 1m.

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