How to travel from Taman Negara to Sandakan, Malaysia
The distance between Taman Negara and Sandakan is around 1,795km (1,116 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 25m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Taman Negara to Sandakan by plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sandakan → Taman Negara if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Kuantan (KUA) to Sandakan (SDK).
- Duration6h 50m
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical costMYR 740($165)
Multiple plane operators
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Kuala Terengganu then fly from Kuala Trengganu (TGG) to Sandakan (SDK).
- Duration6h 25m
- Flight time3h 20m
- Typical costMYR 530($120)
Multiple operators
Bus to Jerantut, plane
Take the bus to Jerantut and then to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan then fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Sandakan (SDK).
- Duration9h 15m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical costMYR 715($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taman Negara and Sandakan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Taman Negara to Sandakan by plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around MYR 530 ($120) and will take around 6h 25m.
The distance between Taman Negara and Sandakan is around 1,795km (1,116 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,740km (1,081 miles)
It takes around 6h 50m to get from Taman Negara and Sandakan by plane.
The quickest way to get from Taman Negara to Sandakan is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx MYR 530 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Taman Negara and Sandakan is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around MYR 530 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Taman Negara and Sandakan. Flights depart from Kuantan (KUA) and arrive at Sandakan (SDK) - via Kuala Lumpur (KUL). The flight takes around 3h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Taman Negara to Sandakan. There is however a flight that goes via Kuala Lumpur (KUL). This services will take at least 6h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Taman Negara to Sandakan typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Kuantan (KUA) and and arrive into Sandakan (SDK).
The closest major airport to Sandakan is Sandakan Airport (SDK) (SDK) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Sandakan. Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) (LDU) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) (BKI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taman Negara to Sandakan is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around MYR 740 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Taman Negara and Sandakan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 6h 50m | MYR 740($165) | on demand | 2,204km (1,370 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 6h 25m | MYR 530($120) | once daily | 1,795km (1,116 miles) |
Bus to Jerantut, plane | 9h 15m | MYR 715($160) | twice daily | 2,214km (1,375 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Taman Negara and Sandakan
Bus companies
Tasik Kenyir
NKS Shuttle
TransMalaya Express
Transnasional
Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
AirAsia
Airports near Sandakan
The following major airports near Sandakan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Malaysia and internationally.
Sandakan Airport (SDK)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Sandakan
Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)
- Distance
- 90km (56 miles) from Sandakan
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
- Distance
- 225km (140 miles) from Sandakan