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Getting To Sarawak : Transport Information

AIR - Malaysia

Regular MAS flights connect Kuching with Bintulu (RM 117), Johor Baru (RM 169), Kota Kinabalu (RM 228), Kuala Lumpur (RM 262, night tourist fare RM 187), Labuan (RM 199), Miri (RM 164), Penang (RM 340) and Sibu (RM 72). MAS Rural Air Service flies Twin Otters from Kuching to Mukah (RM 76), and from Sibu and Miri to a host of out-of-the-way destinations. Connections to other destinations are via Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Bandar Sri Begawan (Brunei) or Singapore. MAS has advance purchase fares and 50% group discounts on certain flights (bookable only in Malaysia). The MAS "Discover Malaysia Pass" offers travel to 5 destinations within Sarawak and Sabah for US$ 99, or 5 destinations in East and West Malaysia for US$ 199.

Air Asia operate a daily flight between Kuala Lumpur and Kuching for RM 267 single, RM 435 return. This comapany is famous for cheap fares. Book very early, for up to 2 months for cheap rates.Transmile Air run daily KL-Kuching-KL using charter flights, RM 179 single, RM 299 for return journey. Some restrictions apply to the tickets.

AIR - International

Both MAS and SIA operate frequent Kuching-Singapore services (RM 286). MAS and Royal Brunei flights connect Kuching with Bandar Seri Begawan daily (RM 309). MAS flies to Pontianak, Indonesia three times weekly, to Taipei via Manila twice weekly, and to Perth and Tokyo weekly. Connections to other destinations are via Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Bandar Sri Begawan, Hong Kong or Singapore. Departure tax is RM 5 (domestic), RM 20 (Brunei & Pontianak) and RM 40 (international). Fares quoted are for one way.

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LAND

The Trans-Borneo highway connects Kuching to all major cites in Sarawak. Kuching to Sibu takes about 5 hours by car. Roads in and around Kuching are generally good.
Bus Schedule.

City Tram

It's the Kuching City Tram, a converted bus that takes visitors on a round-trip of the town's main attractions.The tram service is free to passengers who wear the round 'City Tram' sticker available at all hotels or at the Visitor Information Centre. They may get off at any stop and catch the next tram one hour later, giving visitors the opportunity to visit the museum or the Sunday Market.
Tram schedule and destinations.

Taxis

Airport to town is RM 17.50 - buy a coupon at the taxi stand at the airport. Town to the airport is RM 15. Taxis can always be found outside the big hotels and at the taxi stand where Jln Gambier becomes Leboh Jawa. Alternatively, call 343343/342255 or 348898 for 24-Hour Radio Taxi service. Short distances around town are RM 5-7.

Car For Hire

This is a great way to explore in and around Kuching. A number of tour operators provide chauffeur-driven cars, vans or 4WD vehicles, but there are only a few fully-fledged self-drive companies operating in Kuching. Be wary of unlicensed operators as they will not be fully insured. At peak periods it is advisable to book a car in advance.

Cat City Holidays, Lot 2537, 1st Floor, Central Park Commercial Centre. Tel: 412500 (after office hours 019-8881480 or 019-8898028) Fax: 413500 E-mail: leelan@pc.jaring.my. Self-drive Protons, vans, 4WD's & luxury cars, chauffeured Mercedes Benz, plus van and coach rental (with driver).

Pronto Car Rental, No. 98, 1st Floor, Jln Padungan. Tel: 236889/237889 Fax: 236889. 8 am-5 pm Mon-Sat. Protons, Mercedes, Vans and Landcruisers. Free collection & delivery. Chauffeur service.

Mayflower Car Rental, Lot 4.24A, 4th Floor, Bangunan Satok, Jln Satok. Tel: 410110, 410117. Fax: 410115. Full range of Nissan & Audi vehicles.
Wah Tung Travel Service, Booth at Kuching International Airport. Tel: 616900, HP 019-8888534. City office Tel: 248888 Fax: 464900. Offers chauffeur driven limousine hire (Proton limousine, Mercedes & Vans).

BOATS

Table below shows express boat schedule from and to various location in Kuching

Tour Operators

Kuching has many licensed tour operators offering a wide choice of tours and excursions. Their prices are very competitive, especially if you are in a group, and may even be cheaper than organising the trip yourself. Plus you also have the benefit of a knowledgeable guide to accompany you.

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