World Country Guide

Travel - Internal

Note
It is easy to get lost in the Rainforest and visitors are advised to use well-known and recognised guides, and to also stay on the designated footpaths.

Air
There are no internal air services.

SEA/RIVER
There are water taxi services to Kampong Ayer, with stations at Jalan Kianggeh and Jalan McArthur. Water taxis are the most common form of transport in Kampong Ayer, Brunei’s renowned water village. Fares are negotiable. Regular water taxi and boat services also ply between Bandar Seri Begawan and Bangar (in Temburong), Limbang (in Sarawak), Labuan and some towns in the Malaysian state of Sabah.

Road
There are approximately 1800km (1080 miles) of roads in the country; the best-developed road network is in the Brunei-Muara district, including a coastal highway which runs from Muara to Jerudong and then on to Tutong. Traffic drives on the left. Bus: Services operate to Seria (91km; 57 miles) from Bandar Seri Begawan), Kuala Belait (16km; 10 miles) from Seria), Tutong (48km; 30 miles) from Bandar Seri Begawan) and Muara (27km; 17 miles) from Bandar Seri Begawan). There is a bus station in the town centre and the city bus system is well maintained and inexpensive. There are six bus routes in Bandar Seri Begawan, operating from 0630 until 1800. Car hire: Self-drive or chauffeur-driven cars are available at the airport and major hotels. It is important to specify whether an air-conditioned car is required. Documentation: An International Driving Permit is required to hire a car. A temporary licence to drive in Brunei is available on presentation of a valid driving licence from the visitor’s country of origin.

Urban
Taxis are available in Bandar Seri Begawan, in the multi-storey car park at Jalan Central. There are also airport taxis and taxis in most hotels and shopping centres. Fares are usually metered; if not, they should be agreed before the journey. There is a 50 per cent surcharge after 2300. Tipping is not necessary.