4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Kuching to Niah
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
11 h 3 m
Average duration
11 h 14 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
455 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kuching to Niah is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kuching to Niah will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 16 buses that leave Kuching for Niah on Wed, Aug 26, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 26 the direct buses cover the 455 km distance in an average of 11 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 3 m .
On Wed, Aug 26 the slowest buses will take 11 h 42 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Executive(2+1)7:30 PM13h00Kuching8:30 AMNiah$281One-way0 transfers- Executive(2+1)2:30 PM13h00Kuching3:30 AMNiah$281One-way0 transfers
Economy(2+2)7:30 AM11h55Kuching7:25 PMNiah$281One-way0 transfers
Economy(2+2)1:30 PM14h01Kuching3:31 AMNiah$281One-way0 transfers- Economy(2+2)8:45 PM12h50Kuching9:35 AMNiah$281One-way0 transfers
Double Deck(2+1)9:00 AM11h03Kuching8:03 PMNiah$281One-way0 transfers
MUTIARA BORNEO EXPRESS4:00 PM11h08Kuching, Bus Terminal3:08 AMBatu Niah$281One-way0 transfers- MUTIARA BORNEO EXPRESS9:00 AM11h08Kuching, Bus Terminal8:08 PMBatu Niah$281One-way0 transfers
- Economy(2+2)9:30 AM11h10Kuching8:40 PMNiah$281One-way0 transfers
- Double Deck(2+1)4:00 PM11h42Kuching3:42 AMNiah$281One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Kuching to Niah
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Kuching to Niah among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $51.
Distance: 282 miles (455 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 25m Average total duration 10h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kuching to Niah:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kuching to Niah costing on average $73 (€59).
Other travel options to Niah take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 55m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Kuching to Niah Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Kapit Bus Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator ESB_7232 | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 08:08PM | Duration 11h08 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator RDB_36398 | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 08:03PM | Duration 11h03 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Kapit Bus Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Bus Asia Biaramas | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Freesia Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:07AM | Duration 13h37 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Sungei Merah Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Sungei Merah Bus Bhd | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:31AM | Duration 14h01 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator MTC | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator RDB_36398 | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 03:42AM | Duration 11h42 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator ESB_7232 | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 03:08AM | Duration 11h08 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Sungei Merah Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:43AM | Duration 16h13 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Sungei Merah Bus Bhd | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:31AM | Duration 12h01 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Bus Asia Biaramas | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator MTC | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Freesia Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:07AM | Duration 13h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Kapit Bus Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Sungei Merah Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Sungei Merah Bus Bhd | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Live departures
Kuching to Niah bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kuching to Niah buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy(2+2) | 7:30 AM Kuching | 11h55 | 7:25 PM Niah | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Double Deck(2+1) | 9:00 AM Kuching | 11h03 | 8:03 PM Niah | 0 transfersDirect | |
| MUTIARA BORNEO EXPRESS | 9:00 AM Kuching, Bus Terminal | 11h08 | 8:08 PM Batu Niah | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Economy(2+2) | 9:30 AM Kuching | 11h10 | 8:40 PM Niah | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Economy(2+2) | 1:30 PM Kuching | 14h01 | 3:31 AM Niah | 0 transfersDirect | |
 SUNGEI MERAH EXPRESS | 1:30 PM Kuching, Bus Terminal | 18h55 | 8:25 AM Batu Niah | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Executive(2+1) | 2:30 PM Kuching | 13h00 | 3:30 AM Niah | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Double Deck(2+1) | 4:00 PM Kuching | 11h42 | 3:42 AM Niah | 0 transfersDirect | |
| MUTIARA BORNEO EXPRESS | 4:00 PM Kuching, Bus Terminal | 11h08 | 3:08 AM Batu Niah | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Economy(2+2) | 4:30 PM Kuching | 12h01 | 4:31 AM Niah | 0 transfersDirect | |
| SUNGEI MERAH EXPRESS | 4:30 PM Kuching, Bus Terminal | 16h13 | 8:43 AM Batu Niah | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Executive(2+1) | 7:30 PM Kuching | 13h00 | 8:30 AM Niah | 0 transfersDirect | |
 FREESIA SDN BHD | 8:30 PM Kuching, Bus Terminal | 13h37 | 10:07 AM Batu Niah | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Economy(2+2) | 8:45 PM Kuching | 12h50 | 9:35 AM Niah | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Economy(2+2) | 10:00 PM Kuching | 12h25 | 10:25 AM Niah | 0 transfersDirect | |
| SUNGEI MERAH EXPRESS | 10:00 PM Kuching, Bus Terminal | 18h55 | 4:55 PM Batu Niah | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kuching to Niah
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Buses from Kuching to Niah run on average 11 times per day, taking around 10h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 10:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 282 miles (455 km) distance in 8h 15m.
Distance 282 miles (455 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 8h 15m |
First bus 10:00 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
FAQs: Bus from Kuching to Niah
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kuching to Niah by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Niah, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Kuching to Niah
Most Kuching to Niah buses use the Kuching, Terminal Bus to Batu Niah station pair. Use this guide to compare Kuching and Niah bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Kuching station do buses to Niah leave from?
Getting to Kuching, Terminal Bus from Kuching city centre
Kuching, Terminal Bus is 7 km from Kuching city centre. Public transport options include:
Kuching, Terminal Bus bus station facilities and services
Kuching, Terminal Bus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food court and local vendors available
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines inside terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kuching, Terminal Bus.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kuching, Terminal Bus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kuching, Terminal Bus: Wheelchair ramps.
Which Niah station do buses from Kuching arrive at?
Getting to Batu Niah from Niah city centre
Batu Niah is 7 km from Niah city centre. Public transport options include:
Batu Niah bus station facilities and services
Batu Niah has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Local food stalls nearby
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Batu Niah.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Batu Niah: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Batu Niah: Basic ramp access.
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