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Tawau Airport to Sandakan

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377 м

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94 м

At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Jalan Airport Baru

Jalan Airport Baru, 14 km 850 м

14 km 850 м

At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 13

2 km 29 м

At roundabout, take exit 1 onto 13

6 km 335 м

Malaysia Airlines

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Malaysia Airlines

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Duration 40 min

Frequency Every day

Estimated price $31.85–$216.60

Local Minibus Malaysia

Dyana Express

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Local Minibus Malaysia

Duration 1h 30m

Frequency 5 times a day

Estimated price $8.84

Dyana Express

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Duration 6h

Frequency Every 4 hours

Estimated price $10.61

Phone +6088 389 997, +6016 831 65 65

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What is the cheapest way to get from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan?

The cheapest way to get from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan is to drive which costs $10.87 - $17.39 and takes 3h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan?

The fastest way to get from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan is to fly which takes 52 min and costs $32.61 - $97.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Tawau Airport (TWU) and Sandakan?

No, there is no direct bus from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan. However, there are services departing from Tawau Airport and arriving at Sandakan Express Bus Terminal via Semporna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan?

The distance between Tawau Airport (TWU) and Sandakan is 189 km. The road distance is 293.7 km.

How do I travel from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan without a car?

The best way to get from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan without a car is to Minibus and bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $16.60 .

How long does it take to get from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan?

It takes approximately 52 min to get from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan bus from?

Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan bus services, operated by Local Minibus Malaysia, depart from Tawau Airport station.

Train, bus or fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan?

The best way to get from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan is to fly which takes 52 min and costs $32.61 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can Minibus and bus, which costs $16.60 and takes 8h 30m. There are no good options to train between Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan.

Where does the Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan bus arrive?

Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan bus services, operated by Local Minibus Malaysia, arrive at Semporna station.

Can I drive from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan?

Yes, the driving distance between Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan is 294 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan.

Where can I stay near Sandakan?

There are 197+ hotels available in Sandakan. Prices start at $4.30 per night.

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Sandakan Memorial Park

The Sandakan Memorial Park (Malay: Taman Peringatan Sandakan) is a memorial site built in the former grounds of the former Sandakan camp in the Malaysian state of Sabah. The site is dedicated as a memory for all prisoners in the camp who died during the Sandakan Death Marches, and to those died during a march to Ranau. It is also recognises the suffering and sacrifice of the native population. This park hosts the Sandakan Memorial Day service on August 15.

Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre

The Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre is a wildlife conservation and research centre for improving animal welfare and rehabilitation of the Malayan sun bear (Helarctos malayanus). It also aims to raise public awareness about the plight of the sun bears and to raise conservation awareness about this species.

Chartered Company Monument

The Chartered Company Monument (Malay: Tugu Syarikat Berkanun) is a monument in the town of Sandakan in Sabah, Malaysia dedicated to the British servicemen or employees who were killed at the end of the 19th century. The monument was built by the British North Borneo Company and part of the Sandakan Heritage Trails, a trail which connects the historic sights of Sandakan.

Sandakan

Sandakan formerly known at various times as Elopura, is the capital of the Sandakan District in Sabah, Malaysia. It is the second largest city in Sabah after Kota Kinabalu. It is located on the Sandakan Peninsula and east coast of the state in the administrative centre of Sandakan Division and was the former capital of British North Borneo. In 2010, the city had an estimated population of 157,330 while the overall municipal area had a total population of 396,290. The population of the municipal area had increased to 439,050 by the 2020 Census.

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What is the cheapest way to get from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan?

What is the fastest way to get from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan?

Is there a direct bus between Tawau Airport (TWU) and Sandakan?

How far is it from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan?

How do I travel from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan without a car?

How long does it take to get from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan?

Where do I catch the Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan bus from?

Train, bus or fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan?

Where does the Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan bus arrive?

Can I drive from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sandakan?

Where can I stay near Sandakan?