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

The cheapest way to get from Miri to Sandakan is to drive which costs RM 110 - RM 180 and takes 9h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Miri to Sandakan is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs RM 390 - RM 1000.

Is there a direct bus between Miri and Sandakan?

No, there is no direct bus from Miri to Sandakan. However, there are services departing from Miri and arriving at Sandakan via Sarawak, Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminal, Lawas and Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 56m.

How far is it from Miri to Sandakan?

The distance between Miri and Sandakan is 508 km. The road distance is 699.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Miri to Sandakan without a car is to bus which takes 33h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Miri to Sandakan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Miri to Sandakan bus from?

Miri to Sandakan bus services, operated by Eva Express, depart from Miri station.

Bus or fly from Miri to Sandakan?

The best way to get from Miri to Sandakan is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs RM 390 - RM 1000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 33h 56m.

Where does the Miri to Sandakan bus arrive?

Miri to Sandakan bus services, operated by Eva Express, arrive at Bintulu station.

Can I drive from Miri to Sandakan?

Yes, the driving distance between Miri to Sandakan is 700 km. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Miri to Sandakan.

Where can I stay near Sandakan?

There are 214+ hotels available in Sandakan.

Miri to Sandakan - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Miri to Sandakan by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Miri Airport (MYY) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane MYY - SDK
3h 28m
RM 393–976
Drive 699.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Miri to Sandakancar 699.5 km
9h 52m
RM 119–171
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Miri to Bintulubus
2. Take the bus from Sarawak to Bandar Seri Begawanbus
3. Drive from Bandar Seri Begawan to Limbangcar
4. Take the bus from Limbang to Kota Kinabalubus
5. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sandakanbus
25h 34m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Miri to Bintulubus
2. Take the bus from Sarawak to Bandar Seri Begawanbus
3. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminal to Lawasbus
4. Take the bus from Lawas to KK Sentralbus
5. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sandakanbus
33h 56m

Miri Airport (MYY) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights

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5h 13mAverage Duration

RM 335Cheapest Price

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Distance: 508 km
Duration: 3h 28m

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

AirAsia flies from Miri Airport (MYY) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Miri to Sandakan via Bintulu, Sarawak, Bandar Seri Begawan, Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminal, Lawas, KK Sentral, and Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam in around 33h 56m.

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