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How to get fromBalikpapan to Port of Merakby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Balikpapan to Port of Merak by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK)plane plane BPN - CGK
    2. Take the train from Tanahabang to Rangkasbitungtrain train
    3. Take the train from Rangkasbitung to Meraktrain train
    7h 18m
    Rp 1,599,292–2,566,800

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Balikpapan to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Portferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Surabaya Kota to DAMRI Bus Station Jakartabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Pool Damri Merakbus bus
    2d 8h
    Rp 687,123–1,821,111

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Balikpapan to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Portferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Surabaya Pasar Turi to Jakarta Gambirtrain train
    3. Take the train from Tanahabang to Rangkasbitungtrain train
    4. Take the train from Rangkasbitung to Meraktrain train
    2d 6h
    Rp 779,623–1,003,611

  4. Fly to Halim Perdanakusuma Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)plane plane BPN - HLP
    2. Take the train from Tanahabang to Rangkasbitungtrain train
    3. Take the train from Rangkasbitung to Meraktrain train
    10h 14m
    Rp 2,198,792–4,370,300

  5. Ferry, bus via Kebonkelapa

    1. Take the ferry from Balikpapan to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Portferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Surabaya to Tanjung Priokferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Pool Damri Merakbus bus
    3d 2h
    Rp 742,623–1,349,111

Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) flights

Calendar119Weekly Planes
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,466,008Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,438.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Balikpapan, Indonesia and Port of Merak, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Balikpapan to Port of Merak. However, you can take the taxi to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) airport, fly to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK), walk to Jakarta Airport, take the bus to Tanah Abang, walk to Tanahabang, take the train to Rangkasbitung, then take the train to Merak. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Balikpapan to Merak via Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port, Surabaya Pasar Turi, Jakarta Gambir, Balai Kota 1, Transjakarta Tanah Abang 2, Tanahabang, and Rangkasbitung in around 2d 6h.

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