There are 2 ways to get from Pulau Nunukan Timur to Sandakan by ferry, bus, or taxi
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Ferry, bus, taxi
best- Take the ferry from Nunukan to Tawauferry
- Take the bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kinabatanganbus
- Take the taxi from Kinabatangan to Sandakantaxi
8h 33mRM 310–375Ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Nunukan to Tawauferry
- Take the bus from Stesen Bas Express Tawau to Stesen Bas Sandakanbus
9h 35mRM 190–355
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pulau Nunukan Timur to Sandakan is to ferry and bus which costs RM 190 - RM 360 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Pulau Nunukan Timur to Sandakan is to ferry and bus and taxi which takes 8h 33m and costs RM 310 - RM 380.
The distance between Pulau Nunukan Timur and Sandakan is 380 km.
The best way to get from Pulau Nunukan Timur to Sandakan without a car is to ferry and bus and taxi which takes 8h 33m and costs RM 310 - RM 380.
It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Pulau Nunukan Timur to Sandakan, including transfers.
There are 213+ hotels available in Sandakan.
What companies run services between Pulau Nunukan Timur, Indonesia and Sandakan, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Pulau Nunukan Timur to Sandakan. However, you can 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 ferry from Nunukan to Stesen Bas Sandakan via Tawau and Stesen Bas Express Tawau in around 9h 35m.
- Phone
- +6089 774 328
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Kinabatangan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 35–70
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +60 198072570
- Website
- redbus.my
Bus from Stesen Bas Express Tawau to Stesen Bas Sandakan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 45–210
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- RM 130–160
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