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How to get fromBalikpapan to Puruk Cahuby car ferry, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Balikpapan to Puruk Cahu by car ferry, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the car ferry from Kariangau to Penajamcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Penajam to Puruk Cahucar car
    10h 22m
    Rp 953,768–1,614,488

  2. Fly to Tjilik Riwut Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Tjilik Riwut Airport (PKY)plane plane BPN - PKY
    2. Take the taxi from Tjilik Riwut Airport (PKY) to Puruk Cahutaxi taxi
    6h 21m
    Rp 3,685,292–6,100,800

  3. Fly to West Kutai Melalan Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to West Kutai Melalan Airport (GHS)plane plane BPN - GHS
    2. Take the taxi from West Kutai Melalan Airport (GHS) to Puruk Cahutaxi taxi
    7h 33m
    Rp 3,035,292–4,700,800

  4. Fly to Syamsudin Noor Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Syamsudin Noor Airport (BDJ)plane plane BPN - BDJ
    2. Drive from Syamsudin Noor Airport (BDJ) to Puruk Cahucar car
    8h 42m
    Rp 2,035,292–5,100,800

Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Tjilik Riwut Airport (PKY) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,682,538Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Balikpapan to Puruk Cahu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 485.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 22m

What companies run services between Balikpapan, Indonesia and Puruk Cahu, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Balikpapan to Puruk Cahu. However, you can drive to Kariangau, take the car ferry to Penajam, then drive to Puruk Cahu. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) airport, fly to Tjilik Riwut Airport (PKY), then take the taxi to Puruk Cahu.

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