There are 2 ways to get from Manado to Balikpapan by plane, taxi, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manado to Balikpapan is to taxi and ferry which costs Rp700000 - Rp900000 and takes 43h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Manado to Balikpapan is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs Rp2000000 - Rp4200000.
The distance between Manado and Balikpapan is 970 km.
The best way to get from Manado to Balikpapan without a car is to taxi and ferry which takes 43h 40m and costs Rp700000 - Rp900000.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Manado to Balikpapan, including transfers.
There are 93+ hotels available in Balikpapan.
What companies run services between Manado, Indonesia and Balikpapan, Indonesia?
Super Air Jet flies from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) 4 times a week.
- Website
- superairjet.com
Flights from Sam Ratulangi International Airport to Sepinggan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rp 1,900,000–2,200,000
- Phone
- +62 811-1621-162
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Ferry from Bitung to Balikpapan
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rp 410,000–500,000
- Schedules at
- pelni.co.id
- Economy Class
- Rp 410,000–500,000
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- Rp 300,000–360,000
Blue Bird
- Phone
- +62 431 861234
- Website
- bluebirdgroup.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit, and Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland - to help you get the most out of your next trip.