Compare all timetables for the bus from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu
Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu from various bus operators like Sida Express for the next days.
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| Sida Express | 9h 0m | 8:00 PM | Sandakan | Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal | 5:00 AM | Kota Kinabalu | Bus Station | Economy | $15 |
A Bus from Sida Express goes from Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal, Sandakan (Malaysia) at 3/13/2026 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 3/14/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Sida Express | 9h 0m | 8:30 AM | Sandakan | Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal | 5:30 PM | Kota Kinabalu | Bus Station | Economy | $15 |
A Bus from Sida Express goes from Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal, Sandakan (Malaysia) at 3/15/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 3/15/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Sida Express | 9h 0m | 10:30 AM | Sandakan | Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal | 7:30 PM | Kota Kinabalu | Bus Station | Economy | $15 |
A Bus from Sida Express goes from Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal, Sandakan (Malaysia) at 3/15/2026 10:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 3/15/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Sida Express | 9h 0m | 2:00 PM | Sandakan | Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal | 11:00 PM | Kota Kinabalu | Bus Station | Economy | $15 |
A Bus from Sida Express goes from Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal, Sandakan (Malaysia) at 3/15/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 3/15/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Sida Express | 9h 0m | 8:00 PM | Sandakan | Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal | 5:00 AM | Kota Kinabalu | Bus Station | Economy | $15 |
A Bus from Sida Express goes from Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal, Sandakan (Malaysia) at 3/15/2026 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 3/16/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Sida Express | 9h 0m | 7:00 AM | Sandakan | Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal | 4:00 PM | Kota Kinabalu | Bus Station | Economy | $15 |
A Bus from Sida Express goes from Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal, Sandakan (Malaysia) at 3/17/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 3/17/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Sida Express | 9h 0m | 8:30 AM | Sandakan | Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal | 5:30 PM | Kota Kinabalu | Bus Station | Economy | $15 |
A Bus from Sida Express goes from Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal, Sandakan (Malaysia) at 3/17/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 3/17/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Sida Express | 9h 0m | 10:30 AM | Sandakan | Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal | 7:30 PM | Kota Kinabalu | Bus Station | Economy | $15 |
A Bus from Sida Express goes from Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal, Sandakan (Malaysia) at 3/17/2026 10:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 3/17/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Sida Express | 9h 0m | 2:00 PM | Sandakan | Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal | 11:00 PM | Kota Kinabalu | Bus Station | Economy | $15 |
A Bus from Sida Express goes from Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal, Sandakan (Malaysia) at 3/17/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 3/17/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Sida Express | 9h 0m | 8:00 PM | Sandakan | Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal | 5:00 AM | Kota Kinabalu | Bus Station | Economy | $15 |
A Bus from Sida Express goes from Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal, Sandakan (Malaysia) at 3/17/2026 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 3/18/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Sida Express | 9h 0m | 7:00 AM | Sandakan | Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal | 4:00 PM | Kota Kinabalu | Bus Station | Economy | $15 |
A Bus from Sida Express goes from Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal, Sandakan (Malaysia) at 3/19/2026 7:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 3/19/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Sida Express | 9h 0m | 8:30 AM | Sandakan | Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal | 5:30 PM | Kota Kinabalu | Bus Station | Economy | $15 |
A Bus from Sida Express goes from Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal, Sandakan (Malaysia) at 3/19/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 3/19/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Sida Express | 9h 0m | 10:30 AM | Sandakan | Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal | 7:30 PM | Kota Kinabalu | Bus Station | Economy | $15 |
A Bus from Sida Express goes from Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal, Sandakan (Malaysia) at 3/19/2026 10:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 3/19/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Sida Express | 9h 0m | 2:00 PM | Sandakan | Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal | 11:00 PM | Kota Kinabalu | Bus Station | Economy | $15 |
A Bus from Sida Express goes from Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal, Sandakan (Malaysia) at 3/19/2026 2:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 3/19/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Sida Express | 9h 0m | 8:00 PM | Sandakan | Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal | 5:00 AM | Kota Kinabalu | Bus Station | Economy | $15 |
A Bus from Sida Express goes from Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal, Sandakan (Malaysia) at 3/19/2026 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 3/20/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu is $14 on 3/9/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.
Frequency of bus connections between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu
Tuesday
is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 8 buses from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu, with 3 offers.
Facts about the bus from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu
Compare all providers like Sida Express that travel 3 times every day by bus from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu starting from $14!
| Cheapest Bus | $14 |
| Fastest Bus | 9h 0m |
| Earliest Bus | 8:00 PM |
| Latest Bus | 8:00 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 3 Ø |
| Distance | 140.9 miles |
| Bus Companies | Sida Express |
Cheapest bus connections from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu
Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Sandakan for Kota Kinabalu: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/13/2026 and for the following days.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
03/08
Monday
03/09
Tuesday
03/10
Wednesday
03/11
Thursday
03/12
Friday
03/13
$15
Saturday
03/14
$23
Sunday
03/15
$15
Monday
03/16
$23
Tuesday
03/17
$15
Wednesday
03/18
$22
Thursday
03/19
$15
Friday
03/20
$21
Saturday
03/21
$15
Sunday
03/22
$23
Monday
03/23
$15
Tuesday
03/24
$14
Wednesday
03/25
$14
Thursday
03/26
$22
Friday
03/27
$14
Saturday
03/28
$22
Sunday
03/29
$14
Monday
03/30
$22
Tuesday
03/31
$14
Wednesday
04/01
$14
Thursday
04/02
Friday
04/03
$14
Saturday
04/04
The cheapest time to travel from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu
With a price starting from $14, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $15.
Morning
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, with $15. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $15.
How to save money travelling from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu
Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:
Book the ticket from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu are also emptier.Beloved bus companies from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu
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Sida Express from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu
Here you will find the key facts about the Sida Express bus route Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu:
| Cheapest Price | $15 |
| Fastest Bus | 9h 0m |
| Earliest Bus | 8:00 PM |
| Last Bus | 8:00 PM |
| Daily Connections | 3 Ø |
| Found on | 3/13/2026 |
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All bus stations and stops in Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu
In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu.
Service and Comfort on the bus from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu
Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu? Or which bus companies serve the route Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu? Below you will find answers to your questions.
FAQs about the Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu bus
How much does a Sandakan Kota Kinabalu bus trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $14 and takes 9h 0m to reach Kota Kinabalu. Compare offers to save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?
This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $14 and $15. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Kota Kinabalu.
On average, how many connections are available from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu each day?
Every day, the Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.
How long does a bus journey from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu take?
The fastest bus from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu is offered by Sida Express and takes 9h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $15. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?
The earliest bus arriving in Kota Kinabalu from Sandakan starts at 8:00 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.
What time is the last bus from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?
The latest bus trip departing from Sandakan for Kota Kinabalu starts at 8:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
Which bus companies operate the Sandakan Kota Kinabalu route?
When traveling by bus from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, passengers can travel with Sida Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.
Is there a direct bus between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu?
You can check all the direct connections between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Sida Express.
What can I take with me on the Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu bus route?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Sandakan Kota Kinabalu bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment is available for the Sandakan Kota Kinabalu bus route?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu on your planned travel date.
How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?
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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu
Economy
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
More bus routes to Sandakan and to Kota Kinabalu
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