~4h 15mTotal estimate
~€45–150Rough fare per person
Flight to Kota Kinabalu
Bandar Seri Begawan → Kota Kinabalu · about ~35m in the air · ~€20–70
Flight to Sandakan
Kota Kinabalu → Sandakan · about ~40m in the air · ~€25–80
Bandar Seri Begawan → Sandakan
Brunei to Malaysia · 1 border · Where else can you go from Bandar Seri Begawan?
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About the trip from Bandar Seri Begawan to Sandakan
Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) and Sandakan (Malaysia) are 367 km (228 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, via Kota Kinabalu: ~4h 15m door to door with 1 change, for ~€45–150 per person. Without flying, it takes about 11h 30m by ferry and bus, via Labuan and Kota Kinabalu. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Flight from Bandar Seri Begawan to Kota Kinabalu: ~35m in the air, 174 km, ~€20–70
- Flight from Kota Kinabalu to Sandakan: ~40m in the air, 227 km, ~€25–80
Every route we know
- Flight, via Kota Kinabalu: ~4h 15m, 1 change, ~€45–150
- Ferry + Bus, via Labuan and Kota Kinabalu: about 11h 30m, 2 changes, ~€26–79
Questions
How long does it take to get from Bandar Seri Begawan to Sandakan?
~4h 15m door to door by flight, via Kota Kinabalu, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from Bandar Seri Begawan to Sandakan?
~€45–150 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from Bandar Seri Begawan to Sandakan without flying?
Yes: by ferry and bus, via Labuan and Kota Kinabalu, in about 11h 30m, for ~€26–79.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.