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

The cheapest way to get from Tenom to Sandakan is to drive which costs RM 60 - RM 95 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tenom to Sandakan is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 59m and costs RM 420 - RM 650.

How far is it from Tenom to Sandakan?

The distance between Tenom and Sandakan is 371 km. The road distance is 379.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Tenom to Sandakan without a car is to Minivan and bus which takes 11h 33m and costs RM 85 - RM 100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Tenom to Sandakan, including transfers.

Can I drive from Tenom to Sandakan?

Yes, the driving distance between Tenom to Sandakan is 379 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Tenom to Sandakan.

Where can I stay near Sandakan?

There are 224+ hotels available in Sandakan.

Tenom to Sandakan - 3 ways to travel via taxi, plane, Minivan, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Tenom to Sandakan by taxi, 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.

Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Tenom to Kota-Kinabalu-Airport-BKItaxi
2. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane BKI - SDK
2h 59m
RM 422–628
Drive 379.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Tenom to Sandakancar 379.2 km
5h 4m
RM 64–93
Minivan, bus
1. Take the bus from Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia to Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sandakanbus
11h 33m
RM 85–98

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights

46Weekly Planes

46 minAverage Duration

RM 95Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tenom to Sandakan.

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Distance: 370.8 km
Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia to Sandakan via Kota Kinabalu City Bus Terminal and Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam in around 11h 33m.

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