To get around Brunei, visitors have four options: bus, taxi, hire car or boat taxi. There are no internal domestic flights, so all travelers must move about overland. The public bus system is reliable and inexpensive, but limited to the area around Bandar Seri Begawan. The best choice for visitors who want to explore the countryside of Brunei is to hire a car.
Within the capital, there are three public bus lines: the Central, Northern and Circle lines. This efficient form of transport runs every day from 06:30 until 18:00, hitting each stop every 15 minutes. Between the three lines, visitors can get to every attraction in and around Bandar Seri Begawan. To reach the major towns outside of the capital, there are long-distance coaches which run to Seria and Kuala Belait from the Bandar bus terminal.
To get between the main region of Brunei and the small eastern province of Temburong, there are fast, frequent water taxis which travel from the capital to the town of Bangar in Temburong. These water taxis operate from 07:45 until 16:00 every day. These boats also ply the famous water villages of Kampong Ayer, with stations at Jalan McArthur and Jalan Kianggeh. The fares for water taxis are always negotiable, so ask around about reasonable fares before jumping aboard.
In the capital Bandar, there are metered taxis available to whisk you around the city. Taxis can be found at the multi-story car park at Jalan Cator, most hotels, shopping centers and the airport. If the fare is not metered, be sure and settle the price before starting out. Taxi drivers don’t expect to be tipped. Visitors can rent a car with an International Driving Permit. The airport and major hotels are the best sites to hire a vehicle. Drivers are also available if you prefer to let a local do the driving.