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How to get fromSandakan to Mataking Islandby bus, unknown, plane or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Sandakan to Mataking Island by bus, unknown, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Sandakan Central to Sempornabus bus
    2. Walk from Semporna to Mataking Islandunknown unknown
    6h 46m

  2. Fly, Minibus, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane plane SDK - TWU
    2. Take the bus from Tawau Airport to Sempornabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Semporna Jetty to Pulau Bohey Dulangferry ferry
    4. Walk from Pulau Bohey Dulang to Mataking Islandunknown unknown
    7h 10m

Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Tawau Airport (TWU) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
TicketRM 161Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sandakan, Malaysia and Mataking Island, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Sandakan to Mataking Island. However, you can take the bus to Semporna then travel to Mataking Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Sandakan Airport (SDK) airport, fly to Tawau Airport (TWU), walk to Tawau Airport, take the bus to Semporna, walk to Semporna Jetty, take the ferry to Pulau Bohey Dulang, then travel to Mataking Island.

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