Sabah to Sandakan

Sabah to Sandakan

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$10
 
 
$153

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Sabah to Sandakan Schedule

Sabah to Sandakan Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Malaysia Airlines Economy 07:20 - 10:00MYR 376.90
Sida Express Express 08:00 - 15:25MYR 47.30
AirAsia Economy #AK649611:25 - 12:10MYR 95.39
AirAsia Economy 13:15 - 17:40MYR 160.49
AirAsia Economy 15:05 - 19:55MYR 630.65
AirAsia Economy #AK649816:40 - 17:30MYR 105.59
AirAsia Economy #AK907519:00 - 19:55MYR 95.39
Sida Express Express 20:00 - 03:25MYR 47.30

Transportation from Sabah to Sandakan

Facts about the transport from Sabah to Sandakan

Cheapest Transport$10
Fastest Transport30m
Earliest Departure6:25 AM
Latest Departure8:00 PM
Departures per day29
Distance426 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Sida Express

How to get from Sabah to Sandakan

Travelling between Sabah and Sandakan is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 152.71 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 9.95.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 10 hours to travel between Sabah and Sandakan depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Sabah and Sandakan. Flight will bring you to your destination in 30m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 9h 45m to reach Sandakan.

How much does it cost to get from Sabah to Sandakan?

Travelling between Sabah and Sandakan can be as cheap as USD 9.95 if you opt for a Sida Express bus and as expensive as USD 152.71 if you buy a AirAsia flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Sabah and Sandakan ?

  • 23 from Sabah to Sandakan starting from 06:25 Kota Kinabalu Airport until 19:00 Kota Kinabalu Airport
  • 6 from Sabah to Sandakan starting from 08:00 Terminal Bus Sri Indah until 20:00 Inanam Bus Terminal

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Sabah to Sandakan.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Sabah to Sandakan, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 19.98.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Sabah and Sandakan

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Sabah to Sandakan overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Sabah and Sandakan

Sida Express

What is the most popular transport to get from Sabah to Sandakan?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 67% opted for a bus
  • 33% decided to fly