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

The cheapest way to get from Coron to Sandakan is to ferry and car ferry which costs RM 550 - RM 1400 and takes 3 days 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from Coron to Sandakan is to fly which takes 12h 5m and costs RM 700 - RM 2000.

Is there a direct ferry between Coron and Sandakan?

No, there is no direct ferry from Coron to Sandakan. However, there are services departing from Coron Pier and arriving at Sandakan Harbour via El Nido Ferry Terminal, Coron, Manila and Zamboanga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 15h.

How far is it from Coron to Sandakan?

The distance between Coron and Sandakan is 762 km.

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

The best way to get from Coron to Sandakan without a car is to ferry and car ferry which takes 3 days 15h and costs RM 550 - RM 1400.

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

It takes approximately 12h 5m to get from Coron to Sandakan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sandakan?

There are 217+ hotels available in Sandakan.

Coron to Sandakan - 2 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Coron to Sandakan by plane, ferry, or car ferry

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Fly
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1. Fly from Francisco B. Reyes Airport (USU) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane USU - SDK
12h 5m
RM 698–1,958
Ferry, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Coron Pier to El Nido Pierferry
2. Take the ferry from El Nido Ferry Terminal to Coron Portferry
3. Take the ferry from Coron to Manila North Harbor Pier 4ferry
4. Take the ferry from Manila to Zamboangaferry
5. Take the carferry from Zamboanga to Sandakan Harbourcarferry
3d 15h
RM 550–1,393

Francisco B. Reyes Airport (USU) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights

21Weekly Planes

16h 48mAverage Duration

RM 686Cheapest Price

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Distance: 762.2 km
Duration: 12h 5m

What companies run services between Coron, Philippines and Sandakan, Malaysia?

Cebgo, AirAsia Philippines, and three other airlines fly from Francisco B. Reyes Airport (USU) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) 3 times a day.

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