There are 3 ways to get from Semporna to Balikpapan by bus, ferry, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Minibus, ferry to Juwata International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Semporna to Tawaubus
- Take the ferry from Tawau Ferry Terminal to Tarakanferry
- Fly from Juwata International Airport (TRK) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN)plane TRK - BPN
8h 19mRp 1,709,796–2,834,799Drive 1,357.4 km
- Drive from Semporna to Balikpapancar 1,357.4 km
20h 37mRp 2,345,101–3,387,368Minibus to Tawau Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Semporna to Tawau Airportbus
- Fly from Tawau Airport (TWU) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN)plane TWU - BPN
9h 41mRp 3,740,985–11,265,985
Juwata International Airport (TRK) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Semporna to Balikpapan is to Minibus and ferry and fly which costs Rp1700000 - Rp2900000 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Semporna to Balikpapan is to Minibus and ferry and fly which takes 8h 19m and costs Rp1700000 - Rp2900000.
The distance between Semporna and Balikpapan is 786 km. The road distance is 1357.4 km.
It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Semporna to Balikpapan, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Semporna to Balikpapan is 1357 km. It takes approximately 20h 37m to drive from Semporna to Balikpapan.
There are 93+ hotels available in Balikpapan.
What companies run services between Semporna, Malaysia and Balikpapan, Indonesia?
There is no direct connection from Semporna to Balikpapan. However, you can take the bus to Tawau, walk to Tawau Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Tarakan, take the taxi to Juwata International Airport (TRK) airport, fly to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN), then take the taxi to Balikpapan. Alternatively, you can drive from Semporna to Balikpapan in around 20h 37m.
- Website
- superairjet.com
Flights from Juwata International Airport to Sepinggan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rp 950,000–1,400,000
- Website
- flyroyalbrunei.com
Flights from Tawau Airport to Sepinggan International Airport via Kota Kinabalu, Bandar Seri Begawan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- Rp 3,500,000–11,000,000
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Tawau Airport to Sepinggan International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rp 4,800,000–20,000,000
- Website
- citilink.co.id
Flights from Juwata International Airport to Sepinggan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rp 1,000,000–3,500,000
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Tawau Airport to Sepinggan International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rp 7,000,000–15,000,000
Bus from Semporna to Tawau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rp 124,788
Bus from Semporna to Tawau Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rp 155,985
Ferry from Tawau Ferry Terminal to Tarakan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rp 646,223
Ferry from Tawau Ferry Terminal to Tarakan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rp 1,203,312
- Schedules at
- redbus.my
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