There are 2 ways to get from Sandakan to Banggi Island by bus, ferry, or plane
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Bus, Minibus, ferry
best- Take the bus from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanambus
- Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu Bas Bandaran to Kudatbus
- Take the ferry from Kudat to Pulau Banggiferry
14h 2mRM 126–181Fly, Minibus, ferry
- Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane SDK - BKI
- Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu Bas Bandaran to Kudatbus
- Take the ferry from Kudat to Pulau Banggiferry
8h 28mRM 222–407
Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sandakan to Banggi Island is to bus and Minibus and ferry which costs RM 120 - RM 190 and takes 14h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Sandakan to Banggi Island is to fly and Minibus and ferry which takes 8h 28m and costs RM 220 - RM 410.
The distance between Sandakan and Banggi Island is 551 km.
The best way to get from Sandakan to Banggi Island without a car is to bus and Minibus and ferry which takes 14h 2m and costs RM 120 - RM 190.
It takes approximately 14h 2m to get from Sandakan to Banggi Island, including transfers.
There are two+ hotels available in Banggi Island.
What companies run services between Sandakan, Malaysia and Banggi Island, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Sandakan to Banggi Island. However, you can take the bus to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam, take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Bas Bandaran, take the bus to Kudat, walk to Kudat, then take the ferry to Pulau Banggi. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Sandakan Airport (SDK) airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI), take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Bas Bandaran, take the bus to Kudat, walk to Kudat, take the ferry to Pulau Banggi, then take the taxi to Banggi Island.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Sandakan Airport to Kota Kinabalu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 80–200
- Phone
- +60 198072570
- Website
- redbus.my
Bus from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–65
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- facebook.com
Bus from Kota Kinabalu Bas Bandaran to Kudat
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 40
Bus from Kota Kinabalu Bas Bandaran to Kudat
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 40
Ferry from Kudat to Pulau Banggi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–50
Ferry from Kudat to Pulau Banggi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–50
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