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How to get fromPalembang to Balikpapanby plane, train, busferry, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Palembang to Balikpapan by plane, train, busferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN)plane plane PLM - BPN
    6h 13m
    Rp 2,593,678–8,118,678

  2. Train, bus and ferry, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kertapati to Labuanratutrain train
    2. Take the busferry from Bandar Lampung to DAMRI Bus Station Jakartabusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from DAMRI Bus Station Jakarta to Surabaya Kotabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Balikpapanferry ferry
    2d 22h
    Rp 943,949–1,923,781

  3. Train, bus and ferry, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kertapati to Labuanratutrain train
    2. Take the busferry from Bandar Lampung to Gambir Stationbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the train from Jakarta Gambir to Surabaya Pasar Turitrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Balikpapanferry ferry
    2d 20h
    Rp 1,066,949–1,579,781

  4. Train, bus and ferry, ferry via Kebonkelapa

    1. Take the train from Kertapati to Tanjung Karangtrain train
    2. Take the busferry from Bandar Lampung to Gambir Stationbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Tanjung Priok to Surabayaferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Balikpapanferry ferry
    3d 20h
    Rp 1,004,350–1,454,069

Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) flights

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,899,158Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,394.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 13m

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

Super Air Jet, Garuda Indonesia, and four other airlines fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) every 2 hours.

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