The distance between Penang National Park and Sibu is around 1,404km (872 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Penang National Park to Sibu by plane, taxi, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sibu → Penang National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Penang (PEN) to Sibu (SBW).
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Take the bus to Alor Setar then Pontianak and then to Kuching Sentral then take a ferry to Sibu Express Boat Terminal.
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Take the bus to Alor Setar, Pontianak then Sarawak and then to Sibu.
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There are several options for getting from Penang National Park to Sibu by plane, taxi, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around MYR 300 ($68) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MYR 670 ($150).
The distance between Penang National Park and Sibu is around 1,404km (872 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,342km (834 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Penang National Park and Sibu by plane.
The quickest way to get from Penang National Park to Sibu is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx MYR 670 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Penang National Park and Sibu is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around MYR 300 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Penang National Park and Sibu. We recommend that you fly from Penang (PEN) to Sibu (SBW). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Penang National Park and Sibu. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Penang National Park to Sibu. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sungai Nibong, Alor Setar, Pontianak, Sarawak and Bintulu. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.
Plusliner, Cepat Express, DAMRI Angkutan Antar Lintas Batas Negara (ALBN), EVA Express and Bintang Jaya Express run regular bus services between Penang National Park and Sibu. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Penang National Park and Sibu. Flights depart from Penang (PEN) and arrive at Sibu (SBW). The flight takes around 2h 25m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Penang National Park and Sibu with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 25m.
AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines fly between Penang National Park and Sibu. Flights depart from Penang (PEN) and and arrive into Sibu (SBW). These flights usually take around 2h 25m.
The flight from Penang National Park to Sibu typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Penang (PEN) and and arrive into Sibu (SBW).
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 Penang National Park to Sibu. We recommend that you fly from Penang (PEN) to Sibu (SBW). instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penang National Park to Sibu is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around MYR 670 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 30m | MYR 670($150) | on demand | 1,404km (872 miles) |
Plane and Taxi | 6h 30m | MYR 845($190) | on demand | 1,644km (1,021 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 3h | MYR 300($68) | once daily | 1,919km (1,192 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 9h | MYR 405($90) | once daily | 2,408km (1,496 miles) |
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Cepat Express
Bintang Jaya Express
Bus Asia Biaramas Express
DAMRI Angkutan Antar Lintas Batas Negara (ALBN)
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The following major airports near Sibu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Malaysia and internationally.