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

The cheapest way to get from Sandakan to Samarinda is to bus and ferry and fly which costs Rp1800000 - Rp1200000000 and takes 17h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sandakan to Samarinda is to fly and bus which takes 11h 1m and costs Rp3500000 - Rp11000000.

How far is it from Sandakan to Samarinda?

The distance between Sandakan and Samarinda is 932 km. The road distance is 1373.1 km.

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

It takes approximately 11h 1m to get from Sandakan to Samarinda, including transfers.

Can I drive from Sandakan to Samarinda?

Yes, the driving distance between Sandakan to Samarinda is 1373 km. It takes approximately 21h 33m to drive from Sandakan to Samarinda.

Where can I stay near Samarinda?

There are 56+ hotels available in Samarinda.

Sandakan to Samarinda - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Sandakan to Samarinda by plane, bus, car, or ferry

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Fly from Sandakan Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN)plane SDK - BPN
2. Take the bus from Balikpapan to Samarindabus
11h 1m
Rp 3,495,829–10,225,980
Bus, ferry to Juwata International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stesen Bas Sandakan to Stesen Bas Express Tawaubus
2. Take the ferry from Tawau Ferry Terminal to Tarakanferry
3. Fly from Juwata International Airport (TRK) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN)plane TRK - BPN
4. Take the bus from Balikpapan to Samarindabus
17h 1m
Rp 1,891,211–1,201,858,399
Drive 1,373.1 km
1. Drive from Sandakan to Samarindacar 1,373.1 km
21h 33m
Rp 2,724,311–3,935,116

Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) flights

12Weekly Planes

7h 41mAverage Duration

Rp 3,302,078Cheapest Price

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Distance: 931.8 km
Duration: 11h 1m

What companies run services between Sandakan, Malaysia and Samarinda, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Sandakan to Samarinda. However, you can take the taxi to Sandakan Airport (SDK) airport, fly to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN), take the taxi to Balikpapan, then take the bus to Samarinda. Alternatively, you can drive from Sandakan to Samarinda in around 21h 33m.

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