faq.subtitle Seria
96km via Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah highway. Taxi or rental car takes 1.5 hours. Bus available but infrequent. Dart app works for taxi booking.
Billionth Barrel Monument, Seria Energy Lab (Oil & Gas Discovery Centre, BND 4-10 entry), and coastal sunset views. Town is small and can be explored in half a day.
Most visitors do a day trip from the capital. No hostels, limited hotel options. Better to stay in Bandar Seri Begawan unless you have specific interest in the oil industry.
Open daily 8:30am-12pm and 1:30-5pm. Closed at lunchtime. Entry BND 4-10. Guided tours available. Best for families with kids.
Useful tips for visiting Seria
Rent a car for Seria. Public transport is very limited. Dart app works but few drivers outside capital. Consider combining with Kuala Belait visit.
Visit Billionth Barrel Monument at sunset for best photos. Located at the beach with beautiful coastal views. Free to visit.
Seria Energy Lab is great for families. Interactive exhibits about oil science and engineering. Plan 1-2 hours. Morning visit recommended.
Best time to visit is February-April when weather is driest. Avoid rainy season September-January. Average daily cost is USD 30-40 for budget travelers.
Average temperature by month
location.transport.subtitle
| location.transport.title | location.transport.price | location.transport.app | location.transport.note |
|---|---|---|---|
location.transport.bus | 1 B$ ~0.78 $ | TransportBN | Limited bus service connects to capital. Main route goes to Bandar Seri Begawan. Journey takes about 1.5 hours. |
location.transport.taxi | 10 B$ ~7.8 $ | Dart | Taxis available but limited. Best to book in advance via Dart app. Cash only. Consider renting a car for flexibility. |
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Hotels and rental prices
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
location.payment.subtitle
Bring enough cash. Fewer ATMs than in capital. Most places are cash only. Some hotels accept cards.
Brunei Dollar (BND) pegged to Singapore Dollar. Exchange currency at banks. ATMs available but fewer than in capital.
Tipping is not expected in Brunei.
Attractions and points of interest