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How to get fromPort of Merak to Balikpapanby bus, plane, train, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Port of Merak to Balikpapan by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pool Damri Merak to Soekarno-Hatta International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN)plane plane CGK - BPN
    6h 57m
    Rp 1,618,018–2,557,922

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pool Damri Merak to Soekarno-Hatta International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from DAMRI Bus Station Jakarta to Surabaya Kotabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Balikpapanferry ferry
    2d 8h
    Rp 688,518–1,821,922

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Merak to Rangkasbitungtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rangkasbitung to Tanahabangtrain train
    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 7h
    Rp 781,500–1,007,500

  4. Bus, ferry via Kebonkelapa

    1. Take the bus from Pool Damri Merak to Soekarno-Hatta International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Tanjung Priok to Surabayaferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Balikpapanferry ferry
    3d 3h
    Rp 743,018–1,347,922

Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) flights

Calendar112Weekly Planes
Duration2h 11mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,508,027Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,382.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Port of Merak, Indonesia and Balikpapan, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Port of Merak to Balikpapan. However, you can take the bus to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, walk to Stasiun KA Bandara, take the bus to Bundaran Cargo, walk to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) airport, fly to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN), then take the taxi to Balikpapan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Merak to Balikpapan via Rangkasbitung, Tanah Abang, Sudirman, Transport Hub Dukuh Atas, Gambir 3, Jakarta Gambir, Surabaya Pasar Turi, and Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port in around 2d 7h.

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