There are 4 ways to get from Sandakan to Semporna by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Tawau Airport, Minibus
best- Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane SDK - TWU
- Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus
3h 23mRM 370–555Drive 299.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Sandakan to Sempornacar 299.2 km
4h 4mRM 51–73Bus
- Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus
6hRM 75–220Fly to Lahad Datu Airport, bus
- Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane SDK - LDU
- Take the bus from Lahad Datu to Sempornabus
4h 44mRM 195–1,325
Sandakan to Semporna by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sandakan to Semporna is to drive which costs RM 50 - RM 75 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Sandakan to Semporna is to fly and Minibus which takes 3h 23m and costs RM 370 - RM 600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sandakan Central and arriving at Semporna. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Sandakan and Semporna is 271 km. The road distance is 299.2 km.
The best way to get from Sandakan to Semporna without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs RM 75 - RM 220.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Sandakan to Semporna, including transfers.
Sandakan to Semporna bus services, operated by Sida Express, depart from Sandakan Central station.
Sandakan to Semporna bus services, operated by Sida Express, arrive at Semporna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sandakan to Semporna is 299 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Sandakan to Semporna.
There are 148+ hotels available in Semporna.
What companies run services between Sandakan, Malaysia and Semporna, Malaysia?
Sida Express operates a bus from Sandakan Central to Semporna once daily. Tickets cost RM 75–220 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- maswings.com.my
Flights from Sandakan Airport to Tawau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 180–1,500
Flights from Sandakan Airport to Lahad Datu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 140–1,200
Bus from Tawau Airport to Semporna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 35
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