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Three ways to Travel from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

Composite routes from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu

Cheapest
4 h 17 min
Car
331 km.
from $18
Other
4 h 17 min
Rideshare
331 km.
from $12.59

Transport providers

Airlines

AirAsia

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

Firefly

Website:
fireflyz.com.my/
Plane from Sandakan Airport to Kota
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 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 Kota Kinabalu?

The cheapest way to get from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu is to bus which costs $14.13 - $17.39 and takes 7h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu is to fly which takes 1h 4m and costs $21.74 - $108.70 .

How far is it from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu is 243 km. The road distance is 331.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu without a car is to bus which takes 7h 33m and costs $14.13 - $17.39 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

The best way to get from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu is to fly which takes 1h 4m and costs $21.74 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14.13 - $17.39 and takes 7h 33m.

Can I drive from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?

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

Where can I stay near Kota Kinabalu?

There are 1243+ hotels available in Kota Kinabalu. Prices start at $27.73 per night.
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