'''Limbang''' is a small town in northern-most part of Sarawak. It is the capital of the division of the same name.

While it has the pleasant atmosphere of an isolated Sarawak interior administrative centre, Limbang does not have that much to offer the traveller. However, you may find yourself here if travelling overland from Sabah to Sarawak or vice-versa. Limbang is also one start/end of the Headhunter's Trail to/from Mulu National Park.

Limbang is geographically peculiar as it is sandwiched between two parts of Brunei. This situation was created in 1890 when the White Rajahs of Sarawak forced the Sultan of Brunei to cede the Limbang district. Till today, the Sultanate continues a not-much-heard-of territorial claim over Limbang. Because of the undeveloped interior of the district, most transportation links between Limbang and the rest of Sarawak have to go through Brunei.

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By plane

[Limbang][http://borneo-tourism.blogspot.com/2008/03/where-is-limbang.html] '''(LMN)''' got a new airport in 2004. It lies about 5km from town on the road to Pandaruan and Temburong.

'''MASWings''' [http://www.maswings.com.my], which took over the rural air service from Fly Asian Xpress (FAX)]in October 1, 2007, links Limbang with the Sarawakian towns of '''Miri''' and '''Lawas''', where there are onward flights to Kota Kinabalu, thus providing the opportunity to fly over expensive Brunei if travelling between Sabah and Sarawak.

  • '''To/from Lawas:''' Flights operate on Mondays and Wednesdays. The fights originate and end in Miri.
  • '''To/from Miri:''' There are two daily flights between Miri and Limbang utilsing Fokker aircraft. There are also Twin Otter flights between Miri and Limbang at least once a day.
  • '''To/from Kota Kinabalu:''' Two flights weekly on Wednesdays and Fridays with the Twin Otter.
  • By bus

  • '''To/From Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei:''' There are no direct buses. You will have to change buses at the Tedungan (Kuala Lurah on the Brunei side) border checkpoint. Going to Bandar Seri Begawan, catch Limbang Bus Company's "Batu Danau" bus from Limbang bus terminal which leave every one hour or so. It goes right up to the immigration checkpoint. Walk across the border and go through the immigration procedures of both countries. Wait for the purple bus to Bandar just after the Brunei immigration compound. See Bandar Seri Begawan section for more details of the Kuala Lurah-Bandar bus service.
  • '''To/From Miri:''' There are no direct buses between Miri and Limbang. From Limbang, you will have to catch a bus to the Tedungan border checkpoint and then catch another bus to Bandar Seri Begawan before making your way to Miri. See above for details to get to Tedungan, and the Bandar Seri Begawan and Brunei pages for connections to Miri.
  • '''To/From Nanga Medamit:''' Several buses a daily make their way to Nanga Medamit, the actual start or ending of the '''Headhunters' Trail''' to/from Gunung Mulu National Park.
  • '''To/From Temburong, Brunei:''' Regular buses make their way from the bus terminal to Pandaruan where you can catch a ferry across the river to Puni in the Temburong district of Brunei. You will have to take taxis for your onward journey from Puni to Bangar, the administrative centre for Temburong, 5km away. With the opening of the Malaysian immigration checkpoint at Pandaruan since June 2007, you can now get your Malaysian exit stamp just before boarding the ferry (or get an entry stamp just after getting off the ferry if coming from Brunei). Previously, you would have had to get an exit stamp at Limbang Wharf before making your way to Pandaruan.
  • By road

    Limbang's network of roads link it to both the main part of Brunei (where its capital Bandar Seri Begawan is located) to the west and its Temburong district to the east. Travelling anywhere beyond Brunei, eg to Miri, Kuching or Kota Kinabalu by land will require you go through Brunei.

    You will most likely find yourself in Limbang if you are travelling overland from Sarawak to Sabah. See Kota Kinabalu to Brunei in a day.

  • '''To/from Tedungan (for Bandar Seri Begawan):''' A relatively good road links Limbang with the Tedungan (known as Kuala Lurah on the Brunei side) border checkpoint, where good roads go all the way to Bandar Seri Begawan. See the "Get in" section of the Brunei page for directions to get to Kuala Lurah. Tedungan is about 43km from Limbang. Both Brunei and Malaysian immigration procedures can be done at the border. From Limbang, head south along the Limbang River. Take a right turn after the KM10 point and travel another 13km before taking another right turn (going straight will lead you to Nanga Medamit). The road road ends right at the border checkpoint. Queues can be quite long at the checkpoint, especially during weekends when Bruneians travel en mass to Limbang for some fun. Do the reverse if coming from Brunei. You will have to follow this route if you are heading to Miri or other parts of Sarawak. See the "Get in" section directions from Bandar Seri Begawan to Miri.
  • '''To/From Temburong:''' A road goes from Limbang for about 15km to Pandaruan where the Pandaruan River forms the border between Malaysia and Brunei's Temburong district. You can take a ferry across to Puni on the Brunei side of the border. There is a vehicular ferry (RM8 or B$4 one way) as well as passenger boats. Puni is about 5km from Bangar, the administrative centre of Temburong district. Since June 2007, the Malaysian immigration checkpoint at Pandaruan has begun operating and travellers no longer need to get their Malaysian exit stamp at the immigration office at Limbang Wharf before proceeding to Pandaruan. The Pandaruan checkpoint is open between 6am and 10pm. The Brunei immigration checkpoint at Puni is about 600m away from the ferry landing point, operating from a wooden one-storey building on the right side of the road if coming from the ferry. You will have to come this way if you are heading to Lawas or Sabah. See the "Temburong | Get in" section for onward directions.
  • '''To/From Gunung Mulu National Park:''' This virtually requires you to do the '''Headhunters' Trail''' which starts of Nanga Medamit. See Gunung Mulu National Park page for details.
  • By boat

  • '''To/From Bandar Seri Begawan:''' Speedboats which carry 12 people arrive/depart at the Limbang jetty in the centre of town. These boats leave when full, so it is better to use them in the morning when there is more traffic. The fare is RM15 one-way. Journey is about half hour to 45 minutes. Boats depart Limbang from the Customs jetty in town while in Bandar Seri Begawan, the boats use the city jetty at Jalan McArthur.
  • '''To/From Labuan:''' Two ferries daily, departing Limbang at 0730 and 0800. From Labuan, ferries depart at 1230 and 1400. Tickets cost RM20 one-way. Journey time about two and a half hours. Ferries depart from the Customs jetty in town.
  • '''To/From Lawas:''' The '''Express Utama''' (Tel: ''+60-85''?211977 in Limbang) runs daily in both directions. Ferries depart Limbang at 0800 while from Lawas, departures are at 0900. Tickets cost RM20 one-way. Journey time is about two hours. Boats arrive/depart from the jetty at Taman Kenangan in Limbang town.
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