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How to get fromMalacca to Sandakanby bus or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Malacca to Sandakan by bus or plane

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  1. Bus to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre to KL International Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane KUL - SDK
    7h 3m
    RM 356–1,178

  2. Bus to Senai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Johor Larkin Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane plane JHB - SDK
    10h 44m
    RM 569–1,282

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
TicketRM 290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,995.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Malacca to Sandakan. However, you can take the bus to KL International Airport T2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), then take the taxi to Sandakan. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Johor Larkin Terminal, walk to Larkin Sentral, take the bus to JB Sentral, take the bus to Senai Airport, walk to Senai International Airport (JHB) airport, fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), then take the taxi to Sandakan.

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