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How to get fromBalikpapan to Samarindaby bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Balikpapan to Samarinda by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Balikpapan to Samarindabus bus
    3h 11m
    Rp 102,448–115,620

  2. Drive 112.3 km

    1. Drive from Balikpapan to Samarindacar car 112.3 km
    1h 33m
    Rp 222,053–320,743

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Balikpapan to Samarindataxi taxi 112.3 km
    1h 33m
    Rp 650,000–850,000

  4. Bus via Balikpapan

    1. Take the bus from Balikpapan to Samarindabus bus
    3h 16m
    Rp 319,090–331,652

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Map of how to get from Balikpapan to Samarinda.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 116.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

Jahe Raya operates a bus from Balikpapan to Samarinda once daily. Tickets cost Rp 30,000 and the journey takes 3h.

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