Stesen Bas Sandakan to KK Tawau Semporna Kudat - Sandakan, Sabah

Bridgitte *.

The Sandakan Bus Station is a large building that, on the day we visited, felt quite empty, with a lot of unused space. One could easily imagine it bustling with activity on busy days. Getting service was straightforward. Tung Ma bus was operating our route that day, and they had their own stand in the station.

We had a tour scheduled in Deramakot Forest that would pick us up from Telupid, so we needed tickets from Sandakan to Telupid. We initially tried to book our tickets online using the Redbus App but found no availability for our desired day. Our kind Grab driver, Ranger, advised us that the app may not always be accurate and offered to purchase our bus tickets first thing in the morning before picking us up for the trip to the bus station. This thoughtful gesture epitomised the warm nature of the people in Sabah.

The next morning, tickets in hand, Ranger arrived at our hotel on time for the bus station trip. We also needed to plan what to do after the tour and quickly decided to visit Kota Kinabalu, primarily to see Mount Kinabalu and the blooming Rafflesia.

At the station, we secured our second set of Tung Ma bus tickets. The process took a bit longer due to a brief power outage that initially hindered ticket issuance, but it was resolved quickly.

●Sandakan>Telupid — RM 35
●Sandakan>Telupid>Kota Kinabalu — RM 47

We had to buy tickets from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu, as booking directly from Telupid to KK wasn't possible. We calculated our bus arrival in Telupid based on our tour schedule, which stated we would be there by 10 AM. Therefore, we needed the 9 AM bus from Sandakan, expecting to reach Telupid around 11:30. Unfortunately, we missed this slot because our tour in Deramakot Forest ran later than scheduled, resulting in us forfeiting this ticket. We eventually found another bus operating from Amin Jaya Restaurant in Telupid.

Jts M.

RM4.00 additional terminal fee charged to a bus ticket unreasonable with current condition. No sign of improvement to the facility since begining of operation especially the condition of bumpy road.

Mx H.

Super friendly staff, but the toilet situation on site is absolutely disgusting. By far one of the most revolting in all of Malaysia. Even the pit toilet in the jungle was better.

Evayner E.

good service and easy toget around but poor maintenance. hopefull MPS do something and keep the place cleanliness and failities well maintained.

Konrad M.

The ticket counter is often closed. If (!) one of the company counters is open you can buy a ticket for the next day. Otherwise you must wait for the counter to open.
Note: the schedule in the pic shows two groups A and B. They show which company serves which destination on alternating days. So the weekdays for A and B change every week. If yo want to plan ahead you must first ask whether today is an A day or a B day; then you can do the math and get in touch with the company that serves your destination on that specific day.

Drew K.

Further to others posts, information on the trip to Semporna. Two companies make the trip, alternating days that they do so. That is not posted, but their offices are immediately next to each other just in the entrance of the empty terminal.

Tickets cost 40ish MYR per (our ticket said 43.70 but we were charged 40/). Bus departs at 8am. Buses have a toilet. Nothing can be acquired at the station insofar as food. It is empty and dirty. The bathrooms are a real experience as well as the floors are permanently flooded.

We booked our ticket for departure when we arrived in town to save the worry of not having a seat, but not sure how realistic that worry is. You can probably arrive the day of. They want you there at 7:30 regardless.

Of course there are buses that go to KK. We understand as well that a direct bus can be acquired from Semporna back to KK direct with Dyana Express.

Armon

sygnya tempat ni, tiada maintenance, cleaning tiada..buat tempat besar2 tapi terbiar..serammm

Grus N.

Ini adalah terminal bas baru Sandakan yang baru dibuka pada 6 April 2023. Semua urusan pembayaran tiket dan bas beralih ke sini. Kepada pengguna Maxim, guna lokasi 'Terminal Bas Baru Sandakan' manakala pengguna Grab guna lokasi 'Sandakan Central' . Harap membantu.