There are 4 ways to get from Balikpapan to Kalimantan Timur by plane, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Kalimaru Airport (BEJ)plane BPN - BEJ
1h 22mRp 1,185,304–3,700,815Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Balikpapan to Samarindabus
3h 11mRp 102,448–115,620Drive 112.3 km
- Drive from Balikpapan to Samarindacar 112.3 km
1h 32mRp 193,641–279,703Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balikpapan to Samarindataxi 112.3 km
1h 32mRp 650,000–850,000
Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Kalimaru Airport (BEJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balikpapan to Kalimantan Timur is to bus which costs Rp100000 - Rp120000 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Balikpapan to Kalimantan Timur is to fly which takes 1h 22m and costs Rp1100000 - Rp3700000.
No, there is no direct bus from Balikpapan to Kalimantan Timur. However, there are services departing from Balikpapan and arriving at Samarinda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Balikpapan and Kalimantan Timur is 405 km. The road distance is 112.3 km.
The best way to get from Balikpapan to Kalimantan Timur without a car is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs Rp100000 - Rp120000.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Balikpapan to Kalimantan Timur, including transfers.
Balikpapan to Kalimantan Timur bus services, operated by Jahe Raya, depart from Balikpapan station.
The best way to get from Balikpapan to Kalimantan Timur is to fly which takes 1h 22m and costs Rp1100000 - Rp3700000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rp100000 - Rp120000 and takes 3h 11m.
Balikpapan to Kalimantan Timur bus services, operated by Jahe Raya, arrive at Samarinda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balikpapan to Kalimantan Timur is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Balikpapan to Kalimantan Timur.
What companies run services between Balikpapan, Indonesia and Kalimantan Timur, Indonesia?
Super Air Jet and PT. Sriwijaya Air fly from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Kalimaru Airport (BEJ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Jahe Raya operates a bus from Balikpapan to Samarinda once daily. Tickets cost Rp 30,000 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- superairjet.com
Flights from Sepinggan International Airport to Kalimaru Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rp 1,100,000–3,500,000
- Website
- sriwijayaair.co.id
Flights from Sepinggan International Airport to Kalimaru Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rp 1,100,000–7,500,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Estimated price
- Rp 650,000–850,000
Globalindo
- Phone
- +62 542 735050
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Mawar
- Phone
- +62 542 874545
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