How to travel from Sibu to George Town, Malaysia
The distance between Sibu and George Town is around 1,390km (864 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Sibu to George Town by plane, taxi, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out George Town → Sibu if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Sibu (SBW) to Penang (PEN).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical costMYR 585($130)
AirAsia
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Kuching Passenger Terminal then take the bus to ALBN Terminal Pontianak then Jerteh and then to Butterworth then take a ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costMYR 325($73)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sibu and George Town
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sibu to George Town by plane, taxi, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around MYR 260 ($59) and will take around 1 day 8h. 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 585 ($130).
The distance between Sibu and George Town is around 1,390km (864 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,326km (824 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Sibu and George Town by plane.
The quickest way to get from Sibu to George Town is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx MYR 585 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Sibu and George Town is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around MYR 260 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sibu and George Town. We recommend that you fly from Sibu (SBW) to Penang (PEN). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sibu and George Town. We recommend that you fly from Sibu (SBW) to Penang (PEN). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Sibu and George Town. Flights depart from Sibu (SBW) and arrive at Penang (PEN). The flight takes around 2h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Sibu and George Town with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 15m.
AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines fly between Sibu and George Town. Flights depart from Sibu (SBW) and and arrive into Penang (PEN). These flights usually take around 2h 15m.
The flight from Sibu to George Town typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Sibu (SBW) and and arrive into Penang (PEN).
The closest major airport to George Town is Penang International Airport (PEN) (PEN) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from George Town. Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) (AOR) and Langkawi International Airport (LGK) (LGK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Sibu to George Town. We recommend that you fly from Sibu (SBW) to Penang (PEN). instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sibu to George Town is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around MYR 585 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sibu and George Town
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 30m | MYR 585($130) | every 30 mins | 1,390km (864 miles) |
| Taxi and Plane | 6h 40m | MYR 650($145) | every 30 mins | 1,629km (1,012 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 3 similar | 1 day 6h | MYR 325($73) | once daily | 1,881km (1,169 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 1 day 6h | MYR 270($61) | once daily | 2,049km (1,273 miles) |
| Bus to Kuching Sentral, ferry | 1 day 8h | MYR 260($59) | once daily | 2,080km (1,292 miles) |
| Bus to Bintulu, ferry | 1 day 12h | MYR 425($95) | once daily | 2,369km (1,472 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sibu and George Town
Bus companies
Bintang Jaya Express
Bus Asia Biaramas Express
Cepat Express
Ekspres Perdana
EVA Express
Airlines
AirAsia
Malaysia Airlines
Firefly
Scoot Tigerair
Ferry operators
Rapid Ferry
Airports near George Town
The following major airports near George Town offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Malaysia and internationally.
Penang International Airport (PEN)
- Distance
- 15km (9 miles) from George Town
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)
- Distance
- 87km (54 miles) from George Town
Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
- Distance
- 123km (76 miles) from George Town