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

The cheapest way to get from Sandakan to Bitung is to bus and ferry which costs Rp3200000 - Rp3600000 and takes 7 days 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Sandakan to Bitung is to fly and taxi which takes 15h 46m and costs Rp3600000 - Rp5500000.

How far is it from Sandakan to Bitung?

The distance between Sandakan and Bitung is 1355 km.

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

The best way to get from Sandakan to Bitung without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 7 days 11h and costs Rp3200000 - Rp3600000.

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

It takes approximately 17h 7m to get from Sandakan to Bitung, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bitung?

There are 33+ hotels available in Bitung.

Sandakan to Bitung - 3 ways to travel via bus, ferry, plane, and taxi

There are 3 ways to get from Sandakan to Bitung by bus, ferry, plane, or taxi

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

Bus, ferry to Juwata International Airport, fly, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Stesen Bas Sandakan to Stesen Bas Express Tawaubus
2. Take the ferry from Tawau Ferry Terminal to Tarakanferry
3. Fly from Juwata International Airport (TRK) to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)plane TRK - MDC
4. Take the taxi from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Bitungtaxi
17h 7m
Rp 3,563,381–1,104,081,381
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanambus
2. Take the bus from KK Sentral to Bandar Seri Begawanbus
3. Take the bus from Bandar Seri Begawan to Pontianakbus
4. Take the ferry from Pontianak to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Portferry
5. Take the ferry from Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Bitungferry
7d 11h
Rp 3,221,350–3,536,350
Fly from Sandakan Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)plane SDK - MDC
2. Take the taxi from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Bitungtaxi
15h 46m
Rp 3,683,938–5,362,836

Juwata International Airport (TRK) to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) flights

12Weekly Planes

6h 58mAverage Duration

Rp 2,309,321Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sandakan to Bitung.

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Distance: 1,355.4 km
Duration: 17h 7m

What companies run services between Sandakan, Malaysia and Bitung, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Sandakan to Bitung. However, you can take the bus to Stesen Bas Express Tawau, walk to Tawau Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Tarakan, take the taxi to Juwata International Airport (TRK) airport, fly to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC), then take the taxi to Bitung. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sandakan to Bitung via Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam, KK Sentral, Bandar Seri Begawan, Pontianak, Pontianak, and Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port in around 7d 11h.

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