How to travel from Bali to Tarakan, Indonesia

There are several options for getting from Bali to Tarakan by plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 733,920 ($49) and will take around 5 days 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,564,755 ($240).

The distance between Bali and Tarakan is around 1,601km (995 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,327km (825 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Bali and Tarakan by plane.

The quickest way to get from Bali to Tarakan is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx IDR 3,564,755 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Bali and Tarakan is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 733,920 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Bali and Tarakan. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Tarakan (TRK). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bali and Tarakan. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Tarakan (TRK). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Bali and Tarakan. The ferry typically takes around 5 days 1h and departs once a week.

Pelni and ASDP Indonesia Ferry run the ferry services between Bali and Tarakan. Ferries run once a week and take around 5 days 1h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Yes you can fly from Bali and Tarakan. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and arrive at Tarakan (TRK) - via Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Bali to Tarakan. There is however a flight that goes via Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bali to Tarakan typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and and arrive into Tarakan (TRK).

The closest major airport to Tarakan is Juwata International Airport (TRK) (TRK) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Tarakan. Kalimarau Airport (BEJ) (BEJ) and Samarinda International Airport (AAP) (AAP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bali to Tarakan. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Tarakan (TRK). instead which will take 3h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bali to Tarakan is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around IDR 3,564,755 ($240).