A Quick Ferry Ride: Labuan To Brunei

The journey from Brunei to Labuan by ferry takes approximately two hours. The ferry from Brunei to Labuan leaves from the Serasa Ferry Terminal in Muara, which can be reached by taxi or bus from Bandar Seri Begawan. The distance between these two places is around 41 miles. The ticket price for the ferry from Brunei to Labuan is B$20 per adult and B$10 for children aged 3-12. There are also car ferries available for this route, with prices starting at BDN$75, including the driver.

Ferry schedule from Brunei to Labuan

The distance between Brunei and the Labuan Ferry Terminal is about 41 miles. The ferry from Brunei to Labuan leaves from the Serasa Ferry Terminal in Muara. To get to the terminal from Bandar Seri Begawan, you can take a taxi, which will take about 30 minutes and cost around 30 to 35 BND. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to Serasa Ferry Terminal.

As of July 2024, there are daily ferries from Brunei to Labuan. There are passenger ferries twice a day, reportedly leaving around 1 pm and 4:30 pm. There are also car ferries three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, departing at 12:30 pm. The journey takes approximately two hours.

The Brunei to Labuan ferry ticket price is BND$20 per adult and BND$10 for children aged 3 to 12 years old. For cars, the cost starts at BDN$75, and the driver is included in this price.

It is recommended that you book your tickets at least one day in advance. You can buy tickets online for the Labuan to Brunei route, but not for the return journey to Brunei. Tickets for the Brunei to Labuan ferries can only be purchased at the ticket counters at the ferry terminals.

Please note that the ferry schedule may change, so it is advisable to double-check the timetable before your trip.

Ticket prices

The ticket price for the ferry from Labuan to Brunei depends on several factors, including the type of ferry, the age of the passenger, and their nationality.

Passenger Ferries

The price of a ticket for a passenger ferry from Labuan to Brunei is BND$20 for adults and BND$10 for children aged 3-12.

Car Ferries

The price of a ticket for a car ferry from Labuan to Brunei is BND$75, and this includes the driver.

Speedboats

The price of a ticket for a speedboat from Labuan to Muara, Brunei, is RM35 for adults and RM18 for children.

Other Options

It is also possible to travel from Labuan to Brunei by bus and car ferry for $6, or by plane from Bandar Seri Begawan to Labuan for between $35 and $120.

Travel time

The ferry from Brunei to Labuan takes approximately two hours. The distance between the two places is around 41 miles (or 43 kilometres).

The ferry leaves from the Serasa Ferry Terminal in Muara, Brunei, and arrives at the Labuan International Ferry Terminal.

To get to the Serasa Ferry Terminal in Muara, you can take a bus or taxi from the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan. The bus costs B$1 and takes around an hour, while a taxi will cost around B$30-35 and take 30 minutes.

From the Labuan International Ferry Terminal, you can easily access the city centre via public bus services.

There are currently daily ferries operating between Brunei and Labuan. As of July 2024, there is one ferry leaving Serasa Ferry Terminal at 12:30 pm every day, and two ferries from Labuan to Brunei, usually departing around 9:30 am and 3 pm.

However, it is important to note that the schedule may change, so it is recommended to check the most up-to-date information before your trip.

In addition to the ferry schedule, it is advised to book your tickets at least one day in advance, especially if you plan to bring a car, as there are only car ferries on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

The ticket price for adults is BND$20 (or RM63-65) and BND$10 for children aged 3-12. For cars, prices start at BDN$75 (or RM225), and the driver is included in this price.

The journey offers a comfortable and memorable experience, with air-conditioned ferries and basic facilities at both terminals.

Transport options to the Serasa Ferry Terminal

The Serasa Ferry Terminal is located in the Brunei-Muara District of Brunei. It is one of the two ferry terminals in the country, the other being in Kuala Belait Port.

The terminal is around 20-25km from Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei. Bandar Seri Begawan is the country's main transport hub, and is around an hour's bus ride from the Serasa Ferry Terminal. Bus number 33 runs from Bandar Seri Begawan to the Serasa Ferry Terminal, and costs around B$1. The bus station at Bandar Seri Begawan is called the Jalan Cator Bus Station, and is located near the Jalan Macarthur Waterfront.

If you are travelling from Bandar Seri Begawan to the Serasa Ferry Terminal, you can also take a taxi. This will cost around B$30-35.

If you are travelling to the Serasa Ferry Terminal from Muara, you can walk to the terminal in around 30 minutes. Alternatively, bus number 33 also runs from Muara to the terminal.

There is also a shuttle bus service from the nearby town of Serasa to the Serasa Ferry Terminal.

Transport options from the Labuan Ferry Terminal

There are several transport options available to reach the Labuan Ferry Terminal, which is located within the city centre.

By Ferry

The Labuan International Ferry Terminal provides daily ferry services to destinations such as Jesselton Point KK, Limbang, Lawas, Menumbok, Sipitang, and Brunei. The ferry ride from Brunei to Labuan takes around 1.5 to 2 hours, with ferries departing from the Serasa Ferry Terminal in Muara.

By Bus

Local public bus services are available to get to the Labuan International Ferry Terminal. The bus journey from the Labuan Central Bus Station, located inside the UTC Central Market, takes approximately 5 minutes, depending on traffic.

By Car

Travellers and locals within Labuan city centre can drive to the Labuan International Ferry Terminal, which takes about 5 minutes. For those coming from the Labuan Airport, the car journey will take approximately 8 minutes.

By Taxi

Taxis are also an option to get to the Serasa Ferry Terminal in Muara, Brunei. The travel time from Bandar Seri Begawan is approximately 30 minutes, and the fare is around 30-35 BND.

By Plane

There are flight options available from Bandar Seri Begawan, Miri, and Kota Kinabalu to Labuan. The flight time from Bandar Seri Begawan to Labuan is around 1 hour and 40 minutes.

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