How to get fromBalikpapan to Pekanbaruby plane, ferry, car ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Balikpapan to Pekanbaru by plane, ferry, car ferry, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU)plane BPN - PKU
5h 26m
Rp 3,085,292–3,800,800
Ferry, car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Balikpapan to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Portferry
2. Take the ferry from Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Pelabuhan Sri Bayintan Kijangferry
3. Take the car ferry from Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminal to Tanjung Balai Karimuncarferry
4. Take the car ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Mengkapancarferry
5. Drive from Mengkapan to Kulim Atascar
5d 18h
Rp 1,258,122–5,309,111

Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) flights

68Weekly Planes

6h 22mAverage Duration

Rp 2,404,637Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Balikpapan to Pekanbaru.

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Distance: 1,749.1 km
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Balikpapan, Indonesia and Pekanbaru, Indonesia?

Super Air Jet, Garuda Indonesia, and four other airlines fly from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) every 3 hours.

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Pekanbaru(opens in a new window), Indonesia(opens in a new window)

Pekanbaru is the capital city of the Indonesian province of Riau, and a major economic centre on the eastern side of Sumatra Island with its name derived from the Malay words for 'new market' ('pekan' is market and 'baru' is new). It has an area of, with a population of 897,767 at the 2010 Census, and 983,356 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 1,007,540 (comprising 506,231 males and 501,309 females). It is located on the banks of the Siak River, which flows into the Strait of Malacca, Pekanbaru has direct access to the busy strait and has long been known as a trading port.

Places to stay in Pekanbaru

The Premiere Pekanbaru(Opens in a new window)

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FOX Hotel Pekanbaru(Opens in a new window)

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Amaris Hotel Pekanbaru(Opens in a new window)

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