Cities Near Bandar Labuan
Cities near Bandar Labuan, Malaysia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Bandar Seri Begawan, Keningau, Putatan. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Bandar Labuan, Malaysia is Bandar Seri Begawan, about 36 mi (57 km) away — roughly 1 hr 4 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandar Seri Begawan | 36 mi / 57 km | 1 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Keningau | 61 mi / 99 km | 1 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Putatan | 70 mi / 113 km | 2 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Marudi | 101 mi / 162 km | 2 hr 20 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Miri | 107 mi / 173 km | 2 hr 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Tawau | 194 mi / 313 km | 4 hr 14 min | 51 min | Weekend getaway |
| Sandakan | 200 mi / 321 km | 4 hr 21 min | 52 min | Weekend getaway |
| Tarakan | 210 mi / 338 km | 4 hr 35 min | 53 min | Short break |
| Lahad Datu | 211 mi / 340 km | 4 hr 37 min | 53 min | Short break |
| Bintulu | 213 mi / 342 km | 4 hr 38 min | 53 min | Short break |
Day trips from Bandar Labuan
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Bandar Seri Begawan, Keningau, Putatan. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Bandar Labuan
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Marudi, Miri. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Bandar Labuan include Bandar Seri Begawan, Keningau, Putatan, Marudi, Miri. The closest is Bandar Seri Begawan, about 36 miles (57 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.