How to travel from Balikpapan to Padang, Indonesia

There are several options for getting from Balikpapan to Padang by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 1,497,795 ($100) and will take around 4 days 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 4,897,790 ($325).

The distance between Balikpapan and Padang is around 2,219km (1,379 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,834km (1,140 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Balikpapan and Padang by plane.

The quickest way to get from Balikpapan to Padang is to fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx IDR 4,897,790 ($325).

The cheapest way to travel between Balikpapan and Padang is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 1,497,795 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Balikpapan and Padang. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 4h 45m.

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Balikpapan and Padang. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 4h 45m.

Yes you can fly from Balikpapan and Padang. Flights depart from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) and arrive at Minangkabau (PDG) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 3h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Balikpapan to Padang. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 4h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Balikpapan to Padang typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) and and arrive into Minangkabau (PDG).

The closest major airport to Padang is Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) (PDG) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Padang. Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport (PKU) (PKU) and Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ) (FLZ) 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 Balikpapan to Padang. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 4h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Balikpapan to Padang is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around IDR 4,897,790 ($325).