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How to get fromMalaysia to Balikpapanby bus, plane, ferry, train, or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Malaysia to Balikpapan by bus, plane, ferry, train, or car ferry

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  1. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN)plane plane SIN - BPN
    6h 16m
    Rp 2,674,356–5,035,498

  2. Fly from Penang International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN)plane plane PEN - BPN
    8h 33m
    Rp 1,898,867–7,126,428

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Corus Hotel Kuala Lumpur to HarbourFrontbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Port of Tanjung Priokferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from DAMRI Bus Station Jakarta to Surabaya Kotabus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Balikpapanferry ferry
    4d 6h
    Rp 2,251,747–3,662,974

  4. Ferry to Hang Nadim International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahru to Batam Centreferry ferry
    2. Fly from Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN)plane plane BTH - BPN
    6h 54m
    Rp 3,313,358–4,265,018

  5. Fly from Senai International Airport

    1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN)plane plane JHB - BPN
    7h 51m
    Rp 2,025,410–6,665,711

  6. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN)plane plane KUL - BPN
    6h 58m
    Rp 1,915,299–4,156,471

  7. Bus, ferry, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Corus Hotel Kuala Lumpur to HarbourFrontbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Pelabuhan Sri Bayintan Kijang to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Portferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Balikpapanferry ferry
    5d 15h
    Rp 2,182,958–4,762,477

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,149,743Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,523.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Malaysia and Balikpapan, Indonesia?

AirAsia, Indonesia AirAsia, and three other airlines fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) twice daily.

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