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How to get fromSandakan to Bitungby bus, ferry, plane, taxi or car

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

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  1. Bus, ferry to Juwata International Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stesen Bas Sandakan to Stesen Bas Express Tawaubus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Tawau Ferry Terminal to Tarakanferry ferry
    3. Fly from Juwata International Airport (TRK) to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)plane plane TRK - MDC
    4. Take the taxi from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Bitungtaxi taxi
    17h 22m
    Rp 3,613,230–1,107,081,230

  2. Drive to Kota Kinabalu Airport, fly, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sandakan to Kota-Kinabalu-Airport-BKIcar car
    2. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)plane plane BKI - MDC
    3. Take the taxi from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Bitungtaxi taxi
    12h 26m
    Rp 2,304,519–5,268,749

  3. Fly from Sandakan Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)plane plane SDK - MDC
    2. Take the taxi from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Bitungtaxi taxi
    11h 21m
    Rp 3,579,232–6,459,092

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

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
TicketRp 2,543,846Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 the taxi to Sandakan Airport (SDK) airport, fly to Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC), then take the taxi to Bitung.

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