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

The cheapest way to get from Lawas to Sandakan is to drive which costs RM 75 - RM 120 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lawas to Sandakan is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs RM 150 - RM 650.

Is there a direct bus between Lawas and Sandakan?

No, there is no direct bus from Lawas to Sandakan. However, there are services departing from Lawas and arriving at Sandakan via Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.

How far is it from Lawas to Sandakan?

The distance between Lawas and Sandakan is 329 km. The road distance is 471.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lawas to Sandakan without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 30m and costs RM 90 - RM 130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Lawas to Sandakan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lawas to Sandakan bus from?

Lawas to Sandakan bus services, operated by Sipitang Express, depart from Lawas station.

Bus or fly from Lawas to Sandakan?

The best way to get from Lawas to Sandakan is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs RM 150 - RM 650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 95 - RM 130 and takes 13h 33m.

Where does the Lawas to Sandakan bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lawas to Sandakan?

Yes, the driving distance between Lawas to Sandakan is 471 km. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Lawas to Sandakan.

Where can I stay near Sandakan?

There are 212+ hotels available in Sandakan.

Lawas to Sandakan - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lawas to Sandakan by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly from Lawas
best
1. Fly from Lawas (LWY) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane LWY - SDK
4h 28m
RM 150–608
Drive 471.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lawas to Sandakancar 471.3 km
7h 3m
RM 80–115
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lawas to Beaufortbus
2. Take the train from Beaufort Station to Tanjung Aru Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sandakanbus
12h 30m
RM 92–128
Bus, train to Kota Kinabalu Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Lawas to Beaufortbus
2. Take the train from Beaufort Station to Putatan Stationtrain
3. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane BKI - SDK
5h 44m
RM 140–351
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lawas to KK Sentralbus Kota / ...
2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sandakanbus
13h 33m
RM 95–127

Lawas (LWY) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights

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5h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 329.4 km
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Lawas, Malaysia and Sandakan, Malaysia?

MASwings and AirAsia fly from Lawas (LWY) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lawas to Sandakan via KK Sentral and Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam in around 13h 33m.

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