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How to get fromNunukan Island to Sandakanby ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Nunukan Island to Sandakan by ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Nunukan to Tawauferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kinabatanganbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kinabatangan to Sandakantaxi taxi
    8h 53m
    RM 335–404

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Nunukan to Tawauferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Stesen Bas Express Tawau to Stesen Bas Sandakanbus bus
    9h 55m
    RM 215–384

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  • Distance: 392.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Nunukan Island, Indonesia and Sandakan, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Nunukan Island to Sandakan. However, you can take the taxi to Nunukan, take the ferry to Tawau, walk to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah, take the bus to Kinabatangan, then take the taxi to Sandakan. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nunukan Island to Stesen Bas Sandakan via Nunukan, Tawau, and Stesen Bas Express Tawau in around 9h 55m.

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