How to travel from Bima to Tarakan, Indonesia

There are several options for getting from Bima to Tarakan by plane, taxi and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 614,095 ($41) and will take around 4 days 1h. 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 3,235,240 ($215).

The distance between Bima and Tarakan is around 1,997km (1,241 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,329km (826 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Bima and Tarakan by plane.

The quickest way to get from Bima to Tarakan is to fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx IDR 3,235,240 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Bima and Tarakan is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 614,095 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Bima and Tarakan. We recommend that you fly from Bima (BMU) to Tarakan (TRK). instead which will take 4h 45m.

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bima and Tarakan. We recommend that you fly from Bima (BMU) to Tarakan (TRK). instead which will take 4h 45m.

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Bima and Tarakan. The ferry typically takes around 4 days 1h and departs once a week.

Pelni and ASDP Indonesia Ferry run the ferry services between Bima and Tarakan. Ferries run once a week and take around 4 days 1h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Yes you can fly from Bima and Tarakan. Flights depart from Bima (BMU) and arrive at Tarakan (TRK) - via Ngurah Rai (DPS). The flight takes around 4h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Bima to Tarakan. There is however a flight that goes via Ngurah Rai (DPS) and Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). This services will take at least 4h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bima to Tarakan typically takes around 4h 25m. Flights depart from Bima (BMU) 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 Bima to Tarakan. We recommend that you fly from Bima (BMU) to Tarakan (TRK). instead which will take 4h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bima to Tarakan is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around IDR 3,235,240 ($215).