The distance between Malacca and Sibu is around 1,173km (729 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Malacca to Sibu by bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Klia then fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Sibu (SBW).
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Take the bus to Kuala Terengganu, Pontianak then Kuching Sentral and then to Sibu.
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There are several options for getting from Malacca to Sibu by bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MYR 145 ($33) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MYR 250 ($56).
The distance between Malacca and Sibu is around 1,173km (729 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,065km (662 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Malacca and Sibu by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Malacca to Sibu is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx MYR 250 ($56).
The cheapest way to travel between Malacca and Sibu is to take the bus which will typically cost around MYR 145 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Malacca and Sibu. We recommend that you take the bus to Klia then fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Sibu (SBW). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Malacca and Sibu. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Malacca to Sibu. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kuala Terengganu, Pontianak, ALBN Terminal Pontianak and Kuching Sentral. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.
Cepat Express, Bintang Jaya Express, Bus Asia Biaramas Express, EVA Express, Mara Liner and DAMRI Angkutan Antar Lintas Batas Negara (ALBN) run regular bus services between Malacca and Sibu. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Malacca to Sibu. We recommend that you take the bus to Klia then fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Sibu (SBW). instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Sibu is Sibu Airport (SBW) (SBW) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Sibu. Mukah Airport (MKM) (MKM) and Kuching International Airport (KCH) (KCH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Malacca to Sibu. We recommend that you take the bus to Klia then fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Sibu (SBW). instead which will take 4h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Malacca to Sibu is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around MYR 250 ($56).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 40m | MYR 250($56) | every 3 hours | 1,305km (811 miles) |
Bus to Taman Seri Puteri Skudai, Fly | 5h 35m | MYR 675($150) | once daily | 1,173km (729 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 6h | MYR 145($33) | once daily | 2,102km (1,306 miles) |
Bus via Kuala Terengganu | 1 day 6h | MYR 145($33) | once daily | 2,102km (1,306 miles) |
Bus via Kuala Terengganu | 1 day 12h | MYR 300($68) | once daily | 2,423km (1,506 miles) |
StarMart Express
KPB Express
Cepat Express
Bintang Jaya Express
Bus Asia Biaramas Express
AirAsia
Malaysia Airlines
The following major airports near Sibu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Malaysia and internationally.