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How to get fromSamarinda to Surabayaby plane, train, car, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Samarinda to Surabaya by plane, train, car, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP) to Juanda International Airport (SUB)plane plane AAP - SUB
    2. Take the train from Waru to Surabaya Gubengtrain train
    4h 43m
    Rp 1,209,529–3,570,034

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Samarinda to Balikpapancar car
    2. Take the ferry from Balikpapan to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Portferry ferry Km Labobar
    42h 17m
    Rp 642,568–831,265

  3. Bus to Sepinggan International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Samarinda to Balikpapanbus bus
    2. Fly from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Juanda International Airport (SUB)plane plane BPN - SUB
    8h 20m
    Rp 1,182,500–2,555,000

Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP) to Juanda International Airport (SUB) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,266,118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 969.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Samarinda, Indonesia and Surabaya, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Samarinda to Surabaya. However, you can take the taxi to Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP) airport, fly to Juanda International Airport (SUB), walk to Juanda Surabaya Airport, take the bus to Surabaya Bungurasih Bus Station, walk to Waru, then take the train to Surabaya Gubeng. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Samarinda to Surabaya via Balikpapan and Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port in around 42h 17m.

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