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There are 3 ways to get from Seoul to Balikpapan by train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train to Incheon International Airport, fly to Senipah, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train train
    2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Senipah (SZH)plane plane ICN - SZH
    3. Take the taxi from Senipah (SZH) to Balikpapantaxi taxi
    16h 3m
    Rp 7,000,405–20,624,625

  2. Train to Incheon International Airport, fly to Sepinggan International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train train
    2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN)plane plane ICN - BPN
    13h 12m
    Rp 4,245,405–11,184,625

  3. Fly Gimpo International Airport to Senipah, taxi

    1. Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Senipah (SZH)plane plane GMP - SZH
    2. Take the taxi from Senipah (SZH) to Balikpapantaxi taxi
    18h 24m
    Rp 6,468,172–19,593,039

Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Senipah (SZH) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration13h 28mAverage Duration
TicketRp 6,864,807Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Seoul to Balikpapan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,507.8 km
  • Duration: 16h 3m

What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Balikpapan, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Seoul to Balikpapan. However, you can take the train to Incheon Int'l Airport T1, walk to Incheon International Airport (ICN) airport, fly to Senipah (SZH), then take the taxi to Balikpapan. Alternatively, you can take the train to Incheon Int'l Airport T1, walk to Incheon International Airport (ICN) airport, fly to Sepinggan International Airport (BPN), then take the taxi to Balikpapan.

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