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Bus From Kuching to Sibu

Kuching to Sibu Bus Service

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6 hrs 34 mins
Kuching
Sibu
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RM 60.00

Kuching to Sibu Bus Distance

Earliest Bus
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08:30 AM
Last Bus
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10:00 PM
Bus Companies
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5

Kuching to Sibu Bus Schedule & Fare

Bus Operator First Bus Last Bus Duration Min Fare  
Bus Asia Biaramas 08:30 AM 10:00 PM 7 hrs 15 mins RM 60.00 BOOK TICKET
Kapit Bus Express 07:30 AM 06:45 PM 6 hrs 7 mins RM 60.00 BOOK TICKET
Eva Express 08:30 AM 08:00 PM 7 hrs 0 mins RM 60.00 BOOK TICKET
MTC 02:30 PM 07:30 PM 7 hrs 0 mins RM 60.00 BOOK TICKET

Kuching to Sibu Bus

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Kuching to Sibu Bus

Kuching is the largest city and the capital of Malaysia's Sarawak state, while Sibu is a small town in Sarawak, East Malaysia. The bus ride from Kuching to Sibu takes approximately 7 hours and 59 minutes. Your journey for this route from Kuching to Sibu will be around 313 kilometres.

Several buses run on this route, and these buses have several amenities like recliner seats, air conditioners, etc. The Kuching to Sibu bus departs from the Kuching bus terminal and arrives directly at the bus terminal in Sibu.Around 5-8 buses travel along this route, the first bus leaves for Sibu from Kuching at 9:30 AM, and the last bus leaves around 10 PM.

One of the popular bus routes accessible for online booking is from Kuching to Sibu via Selangau - Ulu Balingian - YMCA Camp Resort -Stapang. Aside from the low cost, traveling by bus from Kuching to Sibu is extremely convenient for tourists and frequent commuters on this route. You can easily book bus ticket online for this route on redBus.

About Kuching

During the rule of the Bruneian Empire, Kuching became the 3rd capital of Sarawak in 1827. Kuching is a prominent culinary destination and a Creative Cities Network member in the field of gastronomy. Kuching is also the primary entry point for visitors to Borneo and Sarawak.

Bako Nature Reserve, Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, Fort Margherita, The Astana, Sarawak State Museum, and the Kuching Cat Museum are among the numerous additional tourist attractions in and surrounding Kuching.

The city is regarded as one of the cleanest in Malaysia and was formerly named one of the world's healthiest places to live. Kuching has grown to become one of the most important commercial and industrial centers in East Malaysia.

About Sibu

The town of Sibu, located in central Sarawak beside the Rajang River, serves as an access point to a lovely region of Borneo, with tourists visiting Sibu, especially for the longhouses and various Chinese cultural attractions. 

Sibu serves as the primary tourist entry point for several Orang Ulu and Iban longhouses. Kanowit, Song and Kapit are three significant villages in Sarawak's center.

Tua Pek Kong Temple, Sibu Night Market (7-11 pm), Sibu Gateway, Hoover Memorial Garden, Bukit Aup Jubilee Park, Gu Tian Gardens, the Sungai Merah Heritage Walk, the Bukit Lima Forest Park, and the Sibu Heritage Centre are all popular attractions in or near Sibu.

Things to do in Sibu

Here are some things you should look forward to doing in Sibu:

1. Visit the Sibu Central Market.

2. Take a trip to the Goddess of Mercy Pagoda and Tua Pek Kong Temple.

3. Taste Sibu's iconic foods at kopitiams (coffee shops) at breakfast and order a bowl or two of their famous noodles dishes like Mee Sua or Mee Kampua.

4. Birdwatching at Bukit Lima Nature and Wildlife Reserve.

5. In the Bawang Assan longhouses, you may experience real and traditional Iban life.

6. You can experience Sarawak's diversity at the Borneo Cultural Festival.

7. Fill Up on Street Food in Sibu Night Market.

8. Pay a visit to the Lau King Howe Hospital Memorial Museum.

9. Take the Sungai Merah Heritage Walk.

10. At Wong Nai Siong Garden, you can learn about Sibu's early days.

Best time to visit Sibu

Early February through late March is an ideal time to visit Sibu because the weather is cooler and it rains less. The maximum average temperature is around 30°C.

June through September is also a wonderful time to visit Sibu because the typical daytime temperature is 31°C and the average precipitation is around 168 mm during these months.

The Gawai Dayak celebration, held annually on June 1st in Sarawak, is a prominent event that marks the end of the rice harvesting season. The festival also serves as an extended Thanksgiving ceremony before the start of the new farming season.

Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) has also been held annually in July in Sibu Town Square since 2005. It features folk songs, dances, contests, a beauty pageant, food stalls, amusement fairs, and product displays.

Bus service between Kuching and Sibu

Taking the bus from Kuching to Sibu is a safe, pleasant, and less expensive way to commute on this journey.

Bus companies offer many daily excursions to major destinations, typically around the clock with 30-60 minute breaks. There may only be one scheduled excursion per day to fewer visited destinations.Non-air-conditioned, air-conditioned, and luxury buses are the most common bus categories available on this bus route from Kuching to Sibu.

The bus tickets from Kuching to Sibu varies depending on the kind of bus you choose. 

There are two bus stations in Sibu. The short-distance bus station is close to the Sibu Express Wharf Terminal and can be used to travel within Sibu and neighboring Sarawak localities. The Pan Borneo Highway connects Sibu with Bintulu, Kuching, and Miri via the long-distance bus station near SMK Deshon.

Boarding and Drop-off Points

Boarding Point in Kuching - Terminal Kuching Sentral

Drop-Off Points in Sibu - Sibu

Popular Bus Companies from Kuching to Sibu

Several bus tour operators listed on major bus ticket online booking platforms for the route from Kuching to Sibu are :

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    FAQs

    How can I make an online bus ticket booking in Malaysia?

    You can book a bus of your choice to any destination in Malaysia by logging on to the official website of redBus which is www.redbus.my . The site is user-friendly and you can book your bus ticket in a matter of minutes.

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    You can either visit the terminal and go the booth belonging to the bus operator of your choice, wait in line, select a seat, and book your ticket. If you’d rather not do that, you can visit www.redbus.my and book your seat within 5 minutes.

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    Yes, you can. But this feature is limited to only a few bus operators in Malaysia. Look for the reschedule icon before booking your ticket.

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