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

The cheapest way to get from Sarawak to Sandakan is to drive which costs RM 240 - RM 350 and takes 19h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sarawak to Sandakan is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs RM 480 - RM 1100.

Is there a direct bus between Sarawak and Sandakan?

No, there is no direct bus from Sarawak to Sandakan. However, there are services departing from Kuching and arriving at Sandakan via Sarikei, Sarawak, Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminal, Lawas and Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 1m.

How far is it from Sarawak to Sandakan?

The distance between Sarawak and Sandakan is 508 km. The road distance is 1418.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Sarawak to Sandakan without a car is to bus which takes 42h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Sarawak to Sandakan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sarawak to Sandakan bus from?

Sarawak to Sandakan bus services, operated by Bintang Jaya Express, depart from Kuching station.

Bus or fly from Sarawak to Sandakan?

The best way to get from Sarawak to Sandakan is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs RM 400 - RM 750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 42h 1m.

Where does the Sarawak to Sandakan bus arrive?

Sarawak to Sandakan bus services, operated by Bintang Jaya Express, arrive at Sarikei station.

Can I drive from Sarawak to Sandakan?

Yes, the driving distance between Sarawak to Sandakan is 1418 km. It takes approximately 19h 28m to drive from Sarawak to Sandakan.

Where can I stay near Sandakan?

There are 213+ hotels available in Sandakan.

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

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

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Fly from Miri Airport
best
1. Fly from Miri Airport (MYY) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane MYY - SDK
3h 38m
RM 403–726
Drive 1,418.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kuching to Sandakancar 1,418.2 km
19h 28m
RM 240–347
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Kuching to Bintulubus
2. Take the bus from Sarawak to Bandar Seri Begawanbus
3. Drive from Bandar Seri Begawan to Limbangcar
4. Take the bus from Limbang to Kota Kinabalubus
5. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sandakanbus
32h 44m
Fly from Kuching International Airport
1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane KCH - SDK
3h 31m
RM 486–1,018
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kuching to Sarikeibus
2. Take the bus from Sarikei to Bintulubus
3. Take the bus from Sarawak to Bandar Seri Begawanbus
4. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminal to Lawasbus
5. Take the bus from Lawas to KK Sentralbus
6. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sandakanbus
42h 1m

Miri Airport (MYY) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights

28Weekly Planes

5h 54mAverage Duration

RM 345Cheapest Price

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Distance: 508 km
Duration: 3h 38m

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

AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines fly from Miri Airport (MYY) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kuching to Sandakan via Sarikei, Bintulu, Sarawak, Bandar Seri Begawan, Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminal, Lawas, KK Sentral, and Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam in around 42h 1m.

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