Bintulu is a town located on the island of Borneo in Central Sarawak, Malaysia. A booming industrial town, it has become Sarawak’s prominent center for LNG and fertilizer production, thanks to its offshore natural gas fields. Located in Sarawak, East Malaysia, an inland town of Sibu rests at the convergence of two rivers namely the Rajang River and the Igan River. The town has a large Chinese population. It is a tourist getaway and is famous for the Iban, Ulu longhouses, and Chinese cultural attractions.
The distance between Bintulu to Sibu is around 210 km by road and is served by numerous buses plying on this route. The journey via bus takes around 4-5 hours varying from operator to operator.
Traveling via bus is a go-to option among travelers because of the comfortable, safe, and stress-free experience. Besides, buses are economical to travel in. A bus ticket is valued at approximately RM 25-27.
Bintulu to Sibu Bus Details
A number of bus operators facilitate the journey between Bintulu and Sibu on a daily basis. Some of those popular operators providing direct buses are Sungei Merah, Bus Asia Biaramas, and Eva Express. The buses are well-equipped, luxurious, and these operators are dedicated to meet every passenger’s needs.
The timings and frequency of these buses vary from operator to operator. The first bus by Sungei Merah leaves at around 4:30 pm whereas the first bus by Bus Asia Biaramas and Eva Express leaves at around 10:30 am and 2 pm respectively. The last bus of Sungei Merah, Bus Asia, and Eva Express leaves at around 8 pm, 11:30 pm, and 9:30 pm respectively.
Pan Borneo Highway connects Bintulu to Sibu. The boarding point at Bintulu is located at Medan Jaya, 5km north of the town center. The long-distance bus terminal located near SMK Deshon is the major drop-off location in Sibu.
These buses run at regular intervals allowing commuters to choose from a vast variety of coaches. Passengers enjoy a happy ride with top-notch services and modern facilities such as AC, recliners, and padded seats.
Things to do in Sibu
Sibu boasts of a unique culture and a number of different traditions. Sibu offers its visitors with a delightful experience. Some of the attractions that Sibu offers are:
- Tua Pek Kong Temple and Goddess of Mercy Pagoda are among the oldest temples and a must-visit for a whole new cultural affair.
- Sibu Town Square is the largest town square in Malaysia. At the end of the square lies a scenic view with the confluence of two great rivers, the Rajang and the Igan.
- Sibu Lake Park located uptown comprises of an area of 11 acres with a lake, boathouse, bird sanctuary, picnic areas, splash pool, and canteen.
- Yu Long Shang Tian En Shi located about 26 km from town is a one of its kind temple, dedicated to three faiths; Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.
- Sibu Central Market is the biggest indoor market in Malaysia offering a great range of local and exotic things to buy. The local food served here satisfies every person’s taste buds to the fullest and should not be missed.
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