Miri to Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Services
Brunei is surrounded by the states of Sabah and Sarawak in Malaysia. Although this country is located right beside the two famous travel destinations, Brunei does not get enough mention as it should in travel media publications or blogs. Nevertheless, you should still give this pint-sized yet rich Southeast Asian nation a visit if you are ever in the island of Borneo. Brunei is popular for its relaxing ambience that is filled with plenty of beautiful and iconic Islamic mosques, palaces and museums that will be worth your visit. If you are not a fan of bustling cities, then Brunei is a good choice for you and getting there is very easy. As the countries are only separated by a border, you can choose to travel to Brunei from Miri, Sarawak as it is the last city before you cross the border to Brunei. You can go to Bandar Seri Begawan that is also commonly known as BSB by taking a coach from Miri town with bus transportation company PHLS Express . which offers coach services from this route. Book your bus from Miri to Bandar Seri Begawan conveniently through Easybook by following a few simple steps.
PHLS Express is the famous bus operator based in Borneo among locals and visitors from all over the world. This company specializes in coach services within Borneo that include coach routes from Miri, Sarawak to Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. The buses from Miri to Bandar Seri Begawan are mostly available in single decks that comes with 40 seaters. All the seats come with enough legroom to allow you to feel comfortable during the journey, plus you can recline the seat back to do some reading or take a nap as you head to your destination. Besides that, all the buses are equipped with air conditioning system to make sure the passengers will feel cool while travelling with the coach.
Buses Schedules From Miri To Bandar Seri Segawan
You can check the PHLS Express bus schedule online at Easybook before you make the necessary ticket purchase for bus service from Miri to Brunei. The bus from Miri to Bandar Seri Begawan will pick you up at E-Mart Miri while the drop-off is located at Waterfront Bandar Seri Begawan. The bus journey from Miri to BSB takes about 4 hours and it depends on the road condition, as well as the queue to pass the immigration checkpoint at both Malaysia and Brunei border that will require you to get down from the bus. You will be picked up at the Brunei Immigration checkpoint after you have completed the necessary procedures before continuing to head into BSB. All the bus drivers by PHLS Express bus company are experienced and well-trained to make sure you feel safe and satisfied with their services.
Things To Do in Bandar Seri Segawan, Brunei
Formerly known as Brunei Town, the capital city of Brunei is the business and commercial center of the nation. Bandar Seri Begawan has many interesting and amazing landmarks worth exploring such as the stunning Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque. The mosque of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien located in the central of BSB that was completed in 1958 is a captivating sight and is considered as one of the most beautiful mosques in the Asia Pacific. This Islamic landmark is the symbol of great wealth and it is named after Omar Ali Saifuddien III, the 28th Sultan of Brunei Darussalam. The construction of this mosque is impressive from all angles and the mosque's 52-meter minaret makes it the tallest building at the center of the town. Also, the amazing large dome of the mosque which is covered in pure gold is a prominent landmark in the capital city. For non-Muslim who wants to visit the mosque, you are only allowed to access to the mosque when no prayers are taking place with a proper attire.
The Royal Regalia Museum opened in 1992 is another impressive landmark located within the town that is worth a visit. The museum situated within a few blocks from the iconic Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is beautifully-designed and filled with information about the King and Brunei’s royal family, as well as its history. There is no entry over here at the Royal Regalia Museum and photography is not allowed inside the actual museum exhibits. You are required to keep your camera in the locker, which can be found inside the museum.
You are encouraged to take a tour by boat to visit the water village of Kampung Ayer, which is a unique and traditional village built above the water. This village that preserves Brunei's history as a river-dwelling nation has its own fire station, police station, school and mosque. If you are a nature lover, you should definitely participate in the Mangrove Tour that includes taking a boat to the mangrove forest and start the spotting activity for the amazing wildlife animal. If you are lucky enough, you will be able to spot the long-nosed Proboscis Monkey in the area. Remember to bring your camera so you are able to capture this once in a lifetime moments of the wildlife animals.
Travel to Brunei today and visit these interesting places we have mentioned. Tickets for bus from Miri to Bandar Seri Begawan are now available to book online through Easybook, the largest transportation booking site in Southeast Asia. After selecting your preferred destination from Sawarak to Brunei, you can proceed to choose the bus schedule of your convenience. Once you have filled in the traveler’s details and proceed with payment, you will receive your bus booking confirmation within a few minutes in your e-mail inbox. Book your bus tickets online at Easybook to kick start your trips without hassle.
