There are 4 ways to get from Sepilok to Lahad Datu by plane, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)plane SDK - LDU
43 minRM 179–1,334Drive 153.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Sepilok to Lahad Datucar 153.7 km
1h 55mRM 26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datubus
3h 29mRM 71–77Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sepilok to Lahad Datutaxi 153.7 km
1h 55mRM 340–410
Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sepilok to Lahad Datu is to drive which costs RM 26 - RM 40 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Sepilok to Lahad Datu is to fly which takes 43 min and costs RM 170 - RM 1400.
No, there is no direct bus from Sepilok to Lahad Datu. However, there are services departing from Sandakan Central and arriving at Lahad Datu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Sepilok and Lahad Datu is 116 km. The road distance is 153.7 km.
The best way to get from Sepilok to Lahad Datu without a car is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs RM 70 - RM 80.
It takes approximately 43 min to get from Sepilok to Lahad Datu, including transfers.
Sepilok to Lahad Datu bus services, operated by Sida Express, depart from Sandakan Central station.
The best way to get from Sepilok to Lahad Datu is to fly which takes 43 min and costs RM 170 - RM 1400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 70 - RM 80 and takes 3h 29m.
Sepilok to Lahad Datu bus services, operated by Sida Express, arrive at Lahad Datu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sepilok to Lahad Datu is 154 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Sepilok to Lahad Datu.
What companies run services between Sepilok, Malaysia and Lahad Datu, Malaysia?
MASwings flies from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) once daily. Alternatively, Sida Express operates a bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datu once daily. Tickets cost RM 34 and the journey takes 3h 11m.
- Website
- maswings.com.my
Flights from Sandakan Airport to Lahad Datu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 150–1,300
- Phone
- +60 198072570
- Website
- redbus.my
Bus from Sandakan Central to Lahad Datu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 34
- Schedules at
- redbus.my
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Estimated price
- RM 340–410
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Sandakan Taxi Association
- Phone
- +60 12-830 3329
Sandakan Taxi Service
- Phone
- +60 12-810 9712
- Website
- facebook.com
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