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Sandakan, Malaysia → Balikpapan, Indonesia

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Four ways to Travel from Sandakan to Balikpapan

Composite routes from Sandakan to Balikpapan

Cheapest
22 h 40 min
Car
1494 km.
from $82
Other
22 h 40 min
Rideshare
1494 km.
from $19.49
13 h 13 min
Bus, Plane
802 km.
from $147.35
5 d 16 h 23 min
Bus, Ferry
800 km.
from $257.55

Transport providers

Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

Website:
malaysiaairlines.com/hq/en.html
Plane from Sandakan Airport to Sultan
Ave. Duration:
13h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$318.54–$1,146.73

AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/
Plane from Sandakan Airport to Sultan
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$318.54–$764.49

Super Air Jet

Website:
superairjet.com/en/
Plane from Juwata International Airport to Sultan
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.45–$203.86

Citilink Indonesia

Website:
citilink.co.id/
Plane from Juwata International Airport to Sultan
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.45–$356.76

Bus operators

DAMRI Angkutan Antar Lintas Batas Negara (ALBN)

Website:
facebook.com/pages/category/Travel-Company/Al-Baraka-Travel-Service-Sdn-Bhd-325856594569478/
Bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to Pontianak
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$86.34

Sipitang Express

Phone:
088-751722
Email:
Website:
sipitangexpress.com.my/?route-destination
Bus from KK Sentral to Bandar
Ave. Duration:
7h 13m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.01

Sida Express

Phone:
+60 198072570
Website:
facebook.com/SIDAexpress/
Bus from Sandakan to Kota
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.19
Bus from Stesen Bas Sandakan to Stesen
Ave. Duration:
6h 21m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.23

Other operators

Pelni

Phone:
+62 811-1621-162
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/pelni162/
Other from Pontianak to Surabaya
Ave. Duration:
2d 13h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.21–$30.58
Other from Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Balikpapan
Ave. Duration:
40h 34m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$34.40

Indomaya Express

Other from Tawau Ferry Terminal to Tarakan
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.42

KM Tawindo

Other from Tawau Ferry Terminal to Tarakan
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.42

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sandakan to Balikpapan?

The cheapest way to get from Sandakan to Balikpapan is to bus and ferry and fly which costs $108.70 - $228.26 and takes 13h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sandakan to Balikpapan?

The fastest way to get from Sandakan to Balikpapan is to fly which takes 9h 8m and costs $271.74 - $706.52 .

How far is it from Sandakan to Balikpapan?

The distance between Sandakan and Balikpapan is 831 km. The road distance is 1497.1 km.

How do I travel from Sandakan to Balikpapan without a car?

The best way to get from Sandakan to Balikpapan without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5 days 16h and costs $163.04 - $184.78 .

How long does it take to get from Sandakan to Balikpapan?

It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Sandakan to Balikpapan, including transfers.

Can I drive from Sandakan to Balikpapan?

Yes, the driving distance between Sandakan to Balikpapan is 1497 km. It takes approximately 22h 46m to drive from Sandakan to Balikpapan.

Where can I stay near Balikpapan?

There are 86+ hotels available in Balikpapan. Prices start at $20.39 per night.
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