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

The cheapest way to get from Sandakan to Sibu is to drive which costs RM 180 - RM 280 and takes 15h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sandakan to Sibu is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs RM 330 - RM 1300.

Is there a direct bus between Sandakan and Sibu?

No, there is no direct bus from Sandakan to Sibu. However, there are services departing from Sandakan and arriving at Sibu via KK Sentral, Bandar Seri Begawan and Bintulu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 19m.

How far is it from Sandakan to Sibu?

The distance between Sandakan and Sibu is 823 km. The road distance is 1117.6 km.

How do I travel from Sandakan to Sibu without a car?

The best way to get from Sandakan to Sibu without a car is to bus which takes 27h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Sandakan to Sibu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sandakan to Sibu bus from?

Sandakan to Sibu bus services, operated by Sida Express, depart from Sandakan station.

Bus or fly from Sandakan to Sibu?

The best way to get from Sandakan to Sibu is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs RM 330 - RM 1300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 27h 19m.

Where does the Sandakan to Sibu bus arrive?

Sandakan to Sibu bus services, operated by Sida Express, arrive at Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam station.

Can I drive from Sandakan to Sibu?

Yes, the driving distance between Sandakan to Sibu is 1118 km. It takes approximately 15h 3m to drive from Sandakan to Sibu.

Where can I stay near Sibu?

There are 159+ hotels available in Sibu.

Sandakan to Sibu - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sandakan to Sibu by plane, bus, car, or train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Sibu Airport (SBW)plane SDK - SBW
6h 15m
RM 335–1,285
Drive 1,117.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sandakan to Sibucar 1,117.6 km
15h 3m
RM 189–273
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanambus
2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu to Limbangbus
3. Drive from Limbang to Bandar Seri Begawancar
4. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to Sarawakbus
5. Take the bus from Bintulu to Sibubus
25h 13m
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanambus
2. Take the train from Sembulan Station to Beaufort Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Beaufort to Sipitangbus
4. Drive from Sipitang to Bandar Seri Begawancar
5. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to Sarawakbus
6. Take the bus from Bintulu to Sibubus
25h 57m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanambus
2. Take the bus from KK Sentral to Sipitang Express Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to Sarawakbus
4. Take the bus from Bintulu to Sibubus
27h 19m

Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Sibu Airport (SBW) flights

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7h 43mAverage Duration

RM 278Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sandakan to Sibu.

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Distance: 823.4 km
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Sandakan, Malaysia and Sibu, Malaysia?

AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Sibu Airport (SBW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sandakan to Sibu via Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam, KK Sentral, Sipitang Express Bus Station, Bandar Seri Begawan, Sarawak, and Bintulu in around 27h 19m.

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