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Kuching · Malaysia

Buses to Kuching

The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.

Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Kuching, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.

Buses from Kuching: distances and estimated journey times
RouteCountryDistanceEstimated time
Kuching to SibuMalaysia185 km (115 mi)about 3 h 34 min
Kuching to BintuluMalaysia350 km (217 mi)about 6 h 31 min
Kuching to MiriMalaysia515 km (320 mi)about 9 h 30 min
Kuching to Bedok New TownSingapore711 km (442 mi)about 13 h
Kuching to Kampong Pasir RisSingapore712 km (442 mi)about 13 h 1 min
Kuching to Ulu BedokSingapore712 km (442 mi)about 13 h 1 min
Kuching to PunggolSingapore715 km (444 mi)about 13 h 4 min
Kuching to Pasir GudangMalaysia715 km (444 mi)about 13 h 4 min
Kuching to Sengkang New TownSingapore716 km (445 mi)about 13 h 6 min
Kuching to MasaiMalaysia717 km (446 mi)about 13 h 7 min
Kuching to Kampung Pasir Gudang BaruMalaysia718 km (446 mi)about 13 h 7 min
Kuching to Bandar Seri AlamMalaysia718 km (446 mi)about 13 h 8 min
Kuching to Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam1,109 km (689 mi)about 20 h 9 min
Kuching to SingaporeSingapore721 km (448 mi)about 13 h 11 min
Kuching to Phnom PenhCambodia1,264 km (785 mi)about 22 h 55 min
Kuching to Cần ThơVietnam1,069 km (664 mi)about 19 h 26 min
Kuching to Kuala LumpurMalaysia977 km (607 mi)about 17 h 46 min
Kuching to Biên HòaVietnam1,114 km (692 mi)about 20 h 14 min
Kuching to Johor BahruMalaysia731 km (454 mi)about 13 h 22 min
Kuching to TakeoCambodia1,215 km (755 mi)about 22 h 3 min

Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.

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How are the journey times on this page worked out?

From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.