There are 4 ways to get from Lahad Datu to Sandakan by plane, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane LDU - SDK
43 minRM 161–1,097Drive 174.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Lahad Datu to Sandakancar 174.8 km
2h 13mRM 68–98Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Kinabatanganbus Lahad Datu
- Take the taxi from Kinabatangan to Sandakantaxi
2h 54mRM 151–190Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lahad Datu to Sandakantaxi 174.8 km
2h 13mRM 380–460
Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lahad Datu to Sandakan is to drive which costs RM 65 - RM 100 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Lahad Datu to Sandakan is to fly which takes 43 min and costs RM 160 - RM 1100.
The distance between Lahad Datu and Sandakan is 114 km. The road distance is 174.8 km.
The best way to get from Lahad Datu to Sandakan without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 54m and costs RM 150 - RM 190.
It takes approximately 43 min to get from Lahad Datu to Sandakan, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lahad Datu to Sandakan is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Lahad Datu to Sandakan.
There are 214+ hotels available in Sandakan.
What companies run services between Lahad Datu, Malaysia and Sandakan, Malaysia?
MASwings flies from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) once daily.
- Website
- maswings.com.my
Flights from Lahad Datu Airport to Sandakan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 130–1,100
- Phone
- +6089 774 328
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Lahad Datu to Kinabatangan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–30
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- RM 130–460
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Lahad Datu Taxi Service
- Phone
- +60 13-547 9918
- Website
- web.facebook.com
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