There are 4 ways to get from Sabah to Sepilok by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport
best- Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane BKI - SDK
58 minRM 112–522Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sandakanbus
7h 55mRM 106–151Drive 310.5 km
- Drive from Kota Kinabalu to Sepilokcar 310.5 km
3h 56mRM 119–172Fly from Lahad Datu Airport
- Fly from Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane LDU - SDK
43 minRM 170–1,140
Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sabah to Sepilok is to bus which costs RM 100 - RM 160 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Sabah to Sepilok is to fly which takes 43 min and costs RM 170 - RM 1200.
No, there is no direct bus from Sabah to Sepilok. However, there are services departing from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam and arriving at Sandakan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Sabah and Sepilok is 238 km. The road distance is 310.5 km.
The best way to get from Sabah to Sepilok without a car is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs RM 100 - RM 160.
It takes approximately 58 min to get from Sabah to Sepilok, including transfers.
Sabah to Sepilok bus services, operated by Sida Express, depart from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam station.
The best way to get from Sabah to Sepilok is to fly which takes 58 min and costs RM 110 - RM 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 100 - RM 160 and takes 7h 55m.
Sabah to Sepilok bus services, operated by Sida Express, arrive at Sandakan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sabah to Sepilok is 310 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Sabah to Sepilok.
What companies run services between Sabah, Malaysia and Sepilok, Malaysia?
AirAsia flies from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Sandakan Airport (SDK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Sida Express operates a bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sandakan every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 40–65 and the journey takes 7h 25m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Sandakan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 80–190
- Website
- maswings.com.my
Flights from Lahad Datu Airport to Sandakan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 140–1,200
- Phone
- +60 198072570
- Website
- redbus.my
Bus from Kota Kinabalu North Bus Terminal Inanam to Sandakan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–65
- Schedules at
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- facebook.com
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