There is 1 way to get from Tarakan to Sandakan by ferry or bus
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The cheapest way to get from Tarakan to Sandakan is to ferry and bus which costs RM 190 - RM 260000 and takes 10h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Tarakan to Sandakan is to ferry and bus which takes 10h 31m and costs RM 190 - RM 260000.
The distance between Tarakan and Sandakan is 460 km.
The best way to get from Tarakan to Sandakan without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 10h 31m and costs RM 190 - RM 260000.
It takes approximately 10h 31m to get from Tarakan to Sandakan, including transfers.
There are 221+ hotels available in Sandakan.
What companies run services between Tarakan, Indonesia and Sandakan, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Tarakan to Sandakan. However, you can take the ferry to Tawau Ferry Terminal, walk to Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah, then take the bus to Sandakan.
- Phone
- +60 198072570
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Tawau Terminal Bus Sri Indah to Sandakan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 51
- Book at
- easybook.com
Ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 220,000–260,000
- Schedules at
- redbus.my
Ferry from Tarakan to Tawau Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 140
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