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

The cheapest way to get from Jolo to Sandakan is to ferry and car ferry which costs RM 440 - RM 700 and takes 23h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jolo to Sandakan is to ferry and car ferry which takes 23h 8m and costs RM 440 - RM 700.

How far is it from Jolo to Sandakan?

The distance between Jolo and Sandakan is 640 km.

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

The best way to get from Jolo to Sandakan without a car is to ferry and car ferry which takes 23h 8m and costs RM 440 - RM 700.

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

It takes approximately 23h 8m to get from Jolo to Sandakan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sandakan?

There are 219+ hotels available in Sandakan.

Jolo to Sandakan - 2 ways to travel via ferry, and car ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Jolo to Sandakan by ferry or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, car ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Jolo to Zamboangaferry
2. Take the car ferry from Zamboanga to Sandakan Harbourcarferry
23h 8m
RM 444–669
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Jolo to Zamboangacarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Zamboanga to Sandakan Harbourcarferry
25h 8m
RM 442–649

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Jolo to Sandakan.

Launch map view

Distance: 639.9 km
Duration: 23h 8m

What companies run services between Jolo, Philippines and Sandakan, Malaysia?

You can take a car ferry from Jolo to Sandakan via Zamboanga and Sandakan Harbour in around 25h 8m.

Operators

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