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The Trans-Borneo highway connects Kuching to all major cities in Sarawak. Kuching to Sibu takes about 5 hrs by car. Roads in and around Kuching are generally good
BUS
SERVICES -
There is no bus
terminal in Kuching. Departure points depend on destination and
company used.
Sarawak
Transport Company (STC)- Serve Kuching & Southwest
area
Chin Lian
Long - Serve Kuching & suburbs
Petra Jaya
Transport - Serve Bako, Santubong & Damai
Matang
Transport Company - Serve Matang & Kubah
Regas
Transport - Serve Kuching & suburbs
Sejahtera Pertama (Kuching to Sibu) – Departs daily at 12.45 pm. Tickets (RM 39) are sold at a service counter at 15G, Jln Market or at 1st Flr, Main Bazaar SAMPANS (Known locally as Tambangs) To get across river take one of the small ferries that connect the riverside kampungs to the town. Place the fare (30 cents) on the seat as you leave. Hiring a sampan (RM 20-25 per hour) is a great way to see the river and the waterfront villages TAXIS Airport to town is RM 17.50 – buy a coupon at the taxi stand at the airport. Town to airport is RM 15. Kuching taxis do not use meter so agree the fare first. Short distances around town are RM 5-7. CAR 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.
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