| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | Borneo FullForce | Van 14pax | Any time | +6h 10m | $221.28 | |
Taxi | Borneo FullForce | Bus 45pax | Any time | +6h 10m | $442.55 | |
Taxi | Borneo FullForce | Minibus 18pax | Any time | +6h 10m | $295.04 | |
Taxi | Titong Happy Holiday | Coach 44 Seater | Any time | +6h | $614.66 | |
Taxi | Titong Happy Holiday | Minibus 18pax | Any time | +6h | $295.04 | |
Taxi | Titong Happy Holiday | Van 12pax | Any time | +6h | $196.69 |
Travelling between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 1,095.68 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 62.88.
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 19 hours to travel between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan. Flight will bring you to your destination in 45m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 18h 10m to reach Sandakan.
Travelling between Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan can be as cheap as USD 62.88 if you opt for a AirAsia flight and as expensive as USD 1,095.68 if you buy a Malaysia Airlines flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan.
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.
AirAsia, AirAsia, AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines
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.
Sida Express
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Borneo FullForce, Titong Happy Holiday
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
| Cheapest Transport | $14 |
| Fastest Transport | 45m |
| Earliest Departure | 2:40 AM |
| Latest Departure | 8:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 31 |
| Distance | 638 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | AirAsia, AirAsia, Borneo FullForce, Malaysia Airlines, Sida Express |