There are 4 ways to get from Sandakan to Semporna Jetty 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 33mRM 360–615Drive 298.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Sandakan to Semporna Jettycar 298.9 km
4h 3mRM 51–73Bus
- Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus
6h 9mRM 61Fly 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 53mRM 201–1,260
Sandakan to Semporna Jetty by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sandakan to Semporna Jetty is to bus which costs RM 61 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Sandakan to Semporna Jetty is to fly and Minibus which takes 3h 33m and costs RM 360 - RM 650.
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 Jetty is 272 km. The road distance is 298.9 km.
The best way to get from Sandakan to Semporna Jetty without a car is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs RM 61.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Sandakan to Semporna Jetty, including transfers.
Sandakan to Semporna Jetty bus services, operated by Sida Express, depart from Sandakan Central station.
Sandakan to Semporna Jetty bus services, operated by Sida Express, arrive at Semporna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sandakan to Semporna Jetty is 299 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Sandakan to Semporna Jetty.
There are 149+ hotels available in Semporna Jetty.
What companies run services between Sandakan, Malaysia and Semporna Jetty, Malaysia?
Sida Express operates a bus from Sandakan Central to Semporna once daily. Tickets cost RM 61 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 190–1,500
Flights from Sandakan Airport to Lahad Datu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 150–1,200
Bus from Tawau Airport to Semporna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 35
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