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Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan

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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia → Sandakan, Malaysia

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Three ways to Travel from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan

Composite routes from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan

Cheapest
4 h 16 min
Car
331 km.
from $18
Other
4 h 16 min
Rideshare
331 km.
from $12.59

Transport providers

Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

Website:
malaysiaairlines.com/hq/en.html
Plane from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sandakan
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$16.56–$70.08

AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/
Plane from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sandakan
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$17.84–$229.35

Firefly

Website:
fireflyz.com.my/
Plane from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sandakan
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$16.56–$70.08

Bus operators

Sida Express

Phone:
+60 198072570
Website:
facebook.com/SIDAexpress/
Bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sandakan
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.19

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

The cheapest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan is to bus which costs $15.22 - $16.30 and takes 7h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

The fastest way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan is to fly which takes 1h 5m and costs $21.74 - $108.70 .

How far is it from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan is 243 km. The road distance is 331.7 km.

How do I travel from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan without a car?

The best way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan without a car is to bus which takes 7h 33m and costs $15.22 - $16.30 .

How long does it take to get from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

The best way to get from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan is to fly which takes 1h 5m and costs $21.74 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15.22 - $16.30 and takes 7h 33m.

What is the time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan?

It is currently 21:51 at both, Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan.

Can I drive from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan?

Yes, the driving distance between Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan is 332 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan.

Where can I stay near Sandakan?

There are 189+ hotels available in Sandakan. Prices start at $4.43 per night.
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