~4hTotal estimate
~€45–150Rough fare per person
Flight to Kota Kinabalu
Sandakan → Kota Kinabalu · about ~40m in the air · ~€25–80
Flight to Bandar Seri Begawan
Kota Kinabalu → Bandar Seri Begawan · about 20m in the air · ~€20–70
Sandakan → Bandar Seri Begawan
Malaysia to Brunei · 1 border · Where else can you go from Sandakan?
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About the trip from Sandakan to Bandar Seri Begawan
Sandakan (Malaysia) and Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei) are 367 km (228 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, via Kota Kinabalu: ~4h door to door with 1 change, for ~€45–150 per person. Without flying, it takes about 11h 30m by bus and ferry, via Kota Kinabalu and Labuan. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Flight from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu: ~40m in the air, 227 km, ~€25–80
- Flight from Kota Kinabalu to Bandar Seri Begawan: about 20m in the air, 174 km, ~€20–70
Every route we know
- Flight, via Kota Kinabalu: ~4h, 1 change, ~€45–150
- Bus + Ferry, via Kota Kinabalu and Labuan: about 11h 30m, 2 changes, ~€26–79
Questions
How long does it take to get from Sandakan to Bandar Seri Begawan?
~4h door to door by flight, via Kota Kinabalu, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from Sandakan to Bandar Seri Begawan?
~€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 Sandakan to Bandar Seri Begawan without flying?
Yes: by bus and ferry, via Kota Kinabalu and Labuan, 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.