There are 2 ways to get from Samarinda to Pekanbaru by plane or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport
best- Fly from Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU)plane AAP - PKU
6h 21mRp 2,700,029–4,500,034Bus to Sepinggan International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Samarinda to Balikpapanbus
- Fly from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU)plane BPN - PKU
9h 17mRp 1,975,000–4,185,000
Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Samarinda to Pekanbaru is to bus and fly which costs Rp1900000 - Rp4200000 and takes 9h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Samarinda to Pekanbaru is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs Rp2700000 - Rp4500000.
The distance between Samarinda and Pekanbaru is 1794 km.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Samarinda to Pekanbaru, including transfers.
Pekanbaru is 1h behind Samarinda. It is currently 3:42 PM in Samarinda and 2:42 PM in Pekanbaru.
There are 138+ hotels available in Pekanbaru.
What companies run services between Samarinda, Indonesia and Pekanbaru, Indonesia?
Citilink Indonesia, Garuda Indonesia, and Batik Air fly from Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) 4 times a day.
- Website
- garuda-indonesia.com
Flights from Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport to Simpang Tiga Airport via Soekarno–Hatta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rp 2,700,000–11,000,000
Flights from Sepinggan International Airport to Simpang Tiga Airport via Soekarno–Hatta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rp 3,000,000–9,500,000
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