How to get fromThailand to Sandakanby train, tram, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Thailand to Sandakan by train, tram, or plane

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Train, tram to Alor Setar, fly
best
1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
2. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram
3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane AOR - SDK
8h 43m
RM 547–2,379
Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane BKK - SDK
8h 53m
RM 491–1,437
Fly from Don Mueang International Airport
1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane DMK - SDK
8h 52m
RM 527–1,634
Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport
1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane CNX - SDK
9h 51m
RM 826–2,332
Fly from Hat Yai
1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane HDY - SDK
7h 55m
RM 511–1,537

Alor Setar (AOR) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights

29Weekly Planes

7h 36mAverage Duration

RM 482Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thailand to Sandakan.

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Distance: 2,079.2 km
Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Thailand and Sandakan, Malaysia?

AirAsia, Malindo Airways, and Malaysia Airlines fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) 5 times a day.

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Sandakan, Malaysia(opens in a new window)

Sandakan formerly known at various times as Elopura, is the capital of the Sandakan District in Sabah, Malaysia. It is the second largest city in Sabah after Kota Kinabalu. It is located on the Sandakan Peninsula and east coast of the state in the administrative centre of Sandakan Division and was the former capital of British North Borneo. In 2010, the city had an estimated population of 157,330 while the overall municipal area had a total population of 396,290. The population of the municipal area had increased to 439,050 by the 2020 Census.

Places to stay in Sandakan

Sabah Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Sandakan Backpackers Hostel(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Hotel Sandakan(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good

The Elopura Hotel(Opens in a new window)

7.6Good

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