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Sandakan to Pontianak

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24 h 17 min
1752 km.
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Sandakan, Malaysia → Pontianak, Indonesia

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Four ways to Travel from Sandakan to Pontianak

Composite routes from Sandakan to Pontianak

Cheapest
24 h 17 min
Car
1752 km.
from $96
Other
24 h 17 min
Rideshare
1752 km.
from $22.85
12 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
1173 km.
from $63.13
32 h 46 min
1173 km.
from $183.39

Transport providers

Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

Website:
malaysiaairlines.com/hq/en.html
Plane from Sandakan Airport to Kuching
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$34.40–$127.41

AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/
Plane from Sandakan Airport to Kuching
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.45–$242.09

Firefly

Website:
fireflyz.com.my/
Plane from Sandakan Airport to Kuching
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$34.40–$127.41

Citilink Indonesia

Website:
citilink.co.id/
Plane from Sandakan Airport to Supadio
Ave. Duration:
17h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$127.41–$344.02

Lion Mentari Airlines

Website:
lionair.co.id/
Plane from Sandakan Airport to Supadio
Ave. Duration:
22h
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$165.64–$433.21

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

Bintang Jaya Express

Phone:
+6 082 531 133
Email:
Website:
easybook.com/bus/operator/bintang-jaya-express-sdn-bhd?source=rome2rio
Bus from Kuching to Pontianak
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.56–$14.02

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sandakan to Pontianak is to fly and bus which costs $52.17 - $184.78 and takes 12h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sandakan to Pontianak is to fly and bus which takes 12h 17m and costs $52.17 - $184.78 .

How far is it from Sandakan to Pontianak?

The distance between Sandakan and Pontianak is 1314 km. The road distance is 1752.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Sandakan to Pontianak without a car is to bus which takes 32h 46m and costs $121.74 - $123.91 .

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

It takes approximately 12h 17m to get from Sandakan to Pontianak, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Sandakan to Pontianak?

The best way to get from Sandakan to Pontianak is to bus which takes 32h 46m and costs $121.74 - $123.91 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $119.57 - $315.22 and takes 18h 24m. There are no good options to train between Sandakan to Pontianak.

What is the time difference between Sandakan and Pontianak?

Pontianak is 1h behind Sandakan. It is currently 15:28 in Sandakan and 14:28 in Pontianak.

Can I drive from Sandakan to Pontianak?

Yes, the driving distance between Sandakan to Pontianak is 1753 km. It takes approximately 24h 25m to drive from Sandakan to Pontianak.

Where can I stay near Pontianak?

There are 32+ hotels available in Pontianak. Prices start at $8.83 per night.
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