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

The cheapest way to get from Kuching to Sandakan is to drive which costs RM 240 - RM 360 and takes 20h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kuching to Sandakan is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs RM 260 - RM 700.

How far is it from Kuching to Sandakan?

The distance between Kuching and Sandakan is 1008 km. The road distance is 1511.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kuching to Sandakan without a car is to bus which takes 35h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Kuching to Sandakan, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Kuching to Sandakan?

The best way to get from Kuching to Sandakan is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs RM 260 - RM 700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 35h 46m.

Can I drive from Kuching to Sandakan?

Yes, the driving distance between Kuching to Sandakan is 1512 km. It takes approximately 20h 10m to drive from Kuching to Sandakan.

Where can I stay near Sandakan?

There are 222+ hotels available in Sandakan.

Kuching to Sandakan - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kuching to Sandakan by plane, bus, or car

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
1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane KCH - SDK
3h 31m
RM 266–668
Drive 1,511.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kuching to Sandakancar 1,511.8 km
20h 10m
RM 247–357
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kuching to Bintulubus
2. Take the bus from Sarawak to Bandar Seri Begawanbus
3. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminal to Limbangbus
4. Take the bus from Limbang to Kota Kinabalubus
5. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sandakanbus
35h 46m
Bus via Sarikei
1. Take the bus from Kuching to Sarikeibus
2. Take the bus from Sarikei to Bintulubus
3. Take the bus from Sarawak to Bandar Seri Begawanbus
4. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminal to Lawasbus
5. Take the bus from Lawas to KK Sentralbus
6. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sandakanbus
42h 1m

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights

70Weekly Planes

5h 30mAverage Duration

RM 212Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kuching to Sandakan.

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Distance: 1,008.3 km
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Kuching, Malaysia and Sandakan, Malaysia?

AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kuching to Sandakan via Bintulu, Sarawak, Bandar Seri Begawan, Bandar Seri Begawan Bus Terminal, Limbang, Kota Kinabalu, and Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam in around 35h 46m.

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