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Overview: Bus from Tawau to Sandakan
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Buses from Tawau to Sandakan run on average 1 times per day, taking around 6h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at ฿ 421 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:30, the last at 10:00. The fastest coach covers the 180 km distance in 6h 21m.
Distance 180 km |
Average bus duration 6h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price ฿ 421 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 6h 21m |
First bus 7:30 AM |
Last bus 10:00 AM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Frequently asked questions about your Tawau to Sandakan trip
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Tawau and Sandakan
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FAQs: Tawau to Sandakan coach
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Important Stations and Airports in Tawau and Sandakan
Most Tawau to Sandakan buses use the Tawau (Terminal Bus Sri Indah) to Sandakan station pair. Use this guide to compare Tawau and Sandakan bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Tawau station do buses to Sandakan leave from?
Getting to Tawau (Terminal Bus Sri Indah) from Tawau city centre
Tawau (Terminal Bus Sri Indah) is 12 km from Tawau city centre. Public transport options include:
Tawau (Terminal Bus Sri Indah) bus station facilities and services
Tawau (Terminal Bus Sri Indah) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants inside terminal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines available inside terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Tawau (Terminal Bus Sri Indah).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Tawau (Terminal Bus Sri Indah): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tawau (Terminal Bus Sri Indah): Basic ramps available.
Which Sandakan station do buses from Tawau arrive at?
Getting to Sandakan from Sandakan city centre
Sandakan is 2 km from Sandakan city centre. Public transport options include:
Sandakan bus station facilities and services
Sandakan has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are aTM machines available inside terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sandakan.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sandakan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sandakan: Wheelchair accessible.
Bus stations for Tawau to Sandakan
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