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

The cheapest way to get from Brunei to Sandakan is to drive which costs RM 95 - RM 140 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brunei to Sandakan is to drive and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs RM 360 - RM 750.

Is there a direct bus between Brunei and Sandakan?

No, there is no direct bus from Brunei station to Sandakan. However, there are services departing from Sipitang Express Bus Station and arriving at Sandakan via Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.

How far is it from Brunei to Sandakan?

The distance between Brunei and Sandakan is 553 km. The road distance is 564.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Brunei to Sandakan without a car is to bus which takes 15h 53m and costs RM 130 - RM 180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Brunei to Sandakan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brunei to Sandakan bus from?

Brunei to Sandakan bus services, operated by Sipitang Express, depart from Sipitang Express Bus Station.

Where does the Brunei to Sandakan bus arrive?

Brunei to Sandakan bus services, operated by Sipitang Express, arrive at KK Sentral station.

Can I drive from Brunei to Sandakan?

Yes, the driving distance between Brunei to Sandakan is 564 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Brunei to Sandakan.

Where can I stay near Sandakan?

There are 213+ hotels available in Sandakan.

Brunei to Sandakan - 5 ways to travel via car, plane, bus, and car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Brunei to Sandakan by car, plane, bus, or car ferry

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Drive, fly
best
1. Drive from Kuala Belait to Miri Airport (MYY)car
2. Fly from Miri Airport (MYY) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane MYY - SDK
4h 16m
RM 363–744
Drive 564.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bandar Seri Begawan to Sandakancar 564.5 km
7h 40m
RM 96–138
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Bandar Seri Begawan to Limbangcar
2. Take the bus from Limbang to Kota Kinabalubus
3. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sandakanbus
13h 51m
RM 111–192
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sipitang Express Bus Station to KK Sentralbus Kota / ...
2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sandakanbus
15h 53m
RM 139–178
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Serasa Ferry Terminal to Labuancarferry
2. Take the carferry from Labuan to Menumbokcarferry
3. Take the bus from Bus Terminal Menumbok to KK Sentralbus
4. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sandakanbus
18h 41m
RM 117–154

Miri Airport (MYY) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights

28Weekly Planes

5h 54mAverage Duration

RM 334Cheapest Price

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Distance: 553.5 km
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Brunei and Sandakan, Malaysia?

You can take a vehicle from Bandar Seri Begawan to Sandakan via Sipitang Express Bus Station, KK Sentral, and Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam in around 15h 53m.

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