There are 4 ways to get from Balikpapan to Samarinda by 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.
Bus
best- 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 33mRp 222,649–321,604Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balikpapan to Samarindataxi 112.3 km
1h 33mRp 650,000–850,000Bus via Balikpapan
- Take the bus from Balikpapan to Samarindabus
3h 16mRp 319,090–331,652
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balikpapan to Samarinda is to bus which costs Rp100000 - Rp120000 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Balikpapan to Samarinda is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs Rp220000 - Rp330000.
No, there is no direct bus from Balikpapan to Samarinda. 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 Samarinda is 117 km. The road distance is 112.3 km.
The best way to get from Balikpapan to Samarinda without a car is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs Rp100000 - Rp120000.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Balikpapan to Samarinda, including transfers.
Balikpapan to Samarinda bus services, operated by Jahe Raya, depart from Balikpapan station.
Balikpapan to Samarinda bus services, operated by Jahe Raya, arrive at Samarinda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balikpapan to Samarinda is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Balikpapan to Samarinda.
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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.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- 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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