What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Sandakan?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Sandakan is to fly which costs RM 1200 - RM 3700 and takes 18h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Sandakan?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Sandakan is to train and fly which takes 17h 47m and costs RM 1200 - RM 4500.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Sandakan?

The distance between Gold Coast and Sandakan is 5392 km.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Sandakan?

It takes approximately 17h 47m to get from Gold Coast to Sandakan, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Gold Coast and Sandakan?

Sandakan is 2h behind Gold Coast. It is currently 11:42 AM in Gold Coast and 9:42 AM in Sandakan.

Where can I stay near Sandakan?

There are 217+ hotels available in Sandakan.

Gold Coast to Sandakan - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Gold Coast to Sandakan by train, plane, or bus

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Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Sandakan Airport
best
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane BNE - SDK
17h 47m
RM 1,280–4,411
Fly Gold Coast Airport to Sandakan Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane OOL - SDK
18h 51m
RM 1,227–3,633
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane BNE - BKI
3. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sandakanbus
25h 7m
RM 1,531–2,791

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights

9Weekly Planes

15h 42mAverage Duration

RM 1,215Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,391.8 km
Duration: 17h 47m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Sandakan, Malaysia?

Qantas, Malaysia Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) 4 times a day.

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