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.
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Sida Express | 9h 0m | 14:00 | Sandakan | Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal | 23:00 | Kota Kinabalu | Coach Station | Economy | £11 |
A Bus from Sida Express goes from Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal, Sandakan (Malaysia) at 17/03/2026 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 17/03/2026 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Sida Express | 9h 0m | 08:30 | Sandakan | Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal | 17:30 | Kota Kinabalu | Coach Station | Economy | £11 |
A Bus from Sida Express goes from Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal, Sandakan (Malaysia) at 19/03/2026 08:30:00 to Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 19/03/2026 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Sida Express | 9h 0m | 10:30 | Sandakan | Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal | 19:30 | Kota Kinabalu | Coach Station | Economy | £11 |
A Bus from Sida Express goes from Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal, Sandakan (Malaysia) at 19/03/2026 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 19/03/2026 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Sida Express | 9h 0m | 14:00 | Sandakan | Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal | 23:00 | Kota Kinabalu | Coach Station | Economy | £11 |
A Bus from Sida Express goes from Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal, Sandakan (Malaysia) at 19/03/2026 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 19/03/2026 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Sida Express | 9h 0m | 20:00 | Sandakan | Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal | 05:00 | Kota Kinabalu | Coach Station | Economy | £11 |
A Bus from Sida Express goes from Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal, Sandakan (Malaysia) at 19/03/2026 20:00:00 to Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 20/03/2026 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Sida Express | 9h 0m | 07:00 | Sandakan | Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal | 16:00 | Kota Kinabalu | Coach Station | Economy | £11 |
A Bus from Sida Express goes from Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal, Sandakan (Malaysia) at 21/03/2026 07:00:00 to Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 21/03/2026 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Sida Express | 9h 0m | 08:30 | Sandakan | Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal | 17:30 | Kota Kinabalu | Coach Station | Economy | £11 |
A Bus from Sida Express goes from Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal, Sandakan (Malaysia) at 21/03/2026 08:30:00 to Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 21/03/2026 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Sida Express | 9h 0m | 10:30 | Sandakan | Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal | 19:30 | Kota Kinabalu | Coach Station | Economy | £11 |
A Bus from Sida Express goes from Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal, Sandakan (Malaysia) at 21/03/2026 10:30:00 to Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 21/03/2026 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Sida Express | 9h 0m | 14:00 | Sandakan | Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal | 23:00 | Kota Kinabalu | Coach Station | Economy | £11 |
A Bus from Sida Express goes from Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal, Sandakan (Malaysia) at 21/03/2026 14:00:00 to Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 21/03/2026 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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| Sida Express | 9h 0m | 20:00 | Sandakan | Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal | 05:00 | Kota Kinabalu | Coach Station | Economy | £11 |
A Bus from Sida Express goes from Letat Jaya Far Distance Bus Terminal, Sandakan (Malaysia) at 21/03/2026 20:00:00 to Coach Station, Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) arriving at 22/03/2026 05:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu is £10 on 06/04/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.
Frequency of bus connections between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu
Saturday
is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily coaches from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu. Tuesday 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 5 coaches from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu, with 2 offers.
Facts about coaches 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 £10!
| Cheapest Bus | £10 |
| Fastest Bus | 9h 0m |
| Earliest Coach | 14:00 |
| Latest Coach | 20:00 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 3 Ø |
| Distance | 226.7 km |
| Coach Companies | Sida Express |
Cheapest coach connections from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu
Every day, 3 buses from 1 coach 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 16/03/2026 and for the following days.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
16/03
£17
Tuesday
17/03
£17
Wednesday
18/03
£17
Thursday
19/03
£17
Friday
20/03
£17
Saturday
21/03
£11
Sunday
22/03
£17
Monday
23/03
£11
Tuesday
24/03
£17
Wednesday
25/03
£11
Thursday
26/03
£17
Friday
27/03
£11
Saturday
28/03
£16
Sunday
29/03
£11
Monday
30/03
£17
Tuesday
31/03
£11
Wednesday
01/04
£11
Thursday
02/04
£11
Friday
03/04
£11
Saturday
04/04
£11
Sunday
05/04
Monday
06/04
£10
Tuesday
07/04
Wednesday
08/04
£11
Thursday
09/04
Friday
10/04
Saturday
11/04
£11
Sunday
12/04
The cheapest time to travel from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu
With a price starting from £11, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £11.
Afternoon
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, with £11. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £11.
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 coaches 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 | £11 |
| Fastest Coach | 9h 0m |
| Earliest Coach | 14:00 |
| Last Coach | 20:00 |
| Daily Connections | 3 Ø |
| Found on | 16/03/2026 |
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All bus stations and stops in Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu
The map below shows you where to find all the 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 coaches 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 coach trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu bus trip is available from £10 and takes 9h 0m. Compare offers and save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?
The connection Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £10 to £11. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.
How many connections are available for the Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu route on average every day?
Each day, the bus route from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.
How long does a bus to Kota Kinabalu from Sandakan take?
The quickest coach from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu is provided by Sida Express and takes 9h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £11. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?
The earliest bus to Kota Kinabalu departs from Sandakan at 14:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
What time is the last coach from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu?
The latest bus to Kota Kinabalu departs from Sandakan at 20:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
Which bus companies serve the Sandakan - Kota Kinabalu route?
Passengers looking to travel from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu can travel with Sida Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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 bus to Kota Kinabalu from Sandakan?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Sandakan Kota Kinabalu bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Sandakan and to Kota Kinabalu. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
Popular Airport Transfers to Sandakan and to Kota Kinabalu
