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Buses

You’ll mostly find buses in the Brunei capital of Bandar Seri Begawan (BSB). They are purple in colour and are considered to be quite efficient and reliable. Brunei has one of the highest per capita private car ownership in the world so you’ll find that the buses are used mostly by foreigners. An infrequent long-distance bus service also runs between BSB and Seria through to Tutong. Services stop at 6pm and usually cost around B$1 to B$2. The bus depot is located at Jalan Cator (the city taxi rank can also be found nearby). Buses to Gadong are 1, 22 and 55; to the Jerudong Park take buses 55 and 57 and to Jame’Asr Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque take buses 1 and 22.

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Buses

You’ll mostly find buses in the Brunei capital of Bandar Seri Begawan (BSB). They are purple in colour and are considered to be quite efficient and reliable. Brunei has one of the highest per capita private car ownership in the world so you’ll find that the buses are used mostly by foreigners. An infrequent long-distance bus service also runs between BSB and Seria through to Tutong. Services stop at 6pm and usually cost around B$1 to B$2. The bus depot is located at Jalan Cator (the city taxi rank can also be found nearby). Buses to Gadong are 1, 22 and 55; to the Jerudong Park take buses 55 and 57 and to Jame’Asr Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque take buses 1 and 22.

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Car for hire

Brunei must be the only place in the world where it makes sense to hire a car to get around. Most rentals start at B$130 a day and rental companies can make arrangements for pick-up/drop-offs at your hotel. There is only one ‘motorway’, which stretches from Bandar Seri Begawan along the coast. It then splits into dual and then a single carriageway but is suitable for all vehicles, right through to Kuala Belait and the toll bridge to Malaysia in the west. It is advisable to call the number of your chosen rental company for pick-up. Also check with your hotels if they offer rental options as some hotels in the city do so. If you intend to stay in Bandar Seri Begawan then taxis or walking will be fine to get around the city.

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From the airport

The Bandar Seri Begwan International Airport (BWN) is located only 15-20 minutes from the capital’s city centre. As noted in ‘Taxis’ there are taxis at the airport but they can be infrequent. A cheaper way would be to check with your hotel if they offer a free or inexpensive shuttle service. There is also a bus service that runs from the airport to the capital every 30 minutes. Look for buses 23, 24, 36 and 48 to get you to and from the airport.

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Driving Tips

• Bruneian drivers drive on the left-hand side of the road • An International Driving Permit is required to drive in Brunei • There are only Shell petrol stations in Brunei • Some back roads may require a 4WD • The use of a mobile while driving a vehicle is strictly prohibited and police allot hefty fines to those who disobey

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