How to travel from Bontang to Kendari, Indonesia
The distance between Bontang and Kendari is around 1,111km (690 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 6h 35m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bontang to Kendari by taxi, bus, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kendari → Bontang if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi and Plane
Take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Kendari (KDI).
- Duration6h 35m
- Flight time5hrs
- Typical costIDR 5,257,260($350)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Taxi, Bus and Ferry
Take a taxi to Samarinda then take the bus to Balikpapan then take a ferry to Makassar then Raha and then to Kendari.
- Duration2 days 19h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,392,950($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bontang and Kendari
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bontang to Kendari by taxi, bus, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a taxi, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 1,392,950 ($95) and will take around 2 days 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 5,257,260 ($350).
The distance between Bontang and Kendari is around 1,111km (690 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 724km (450 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Bontang and Kendari by taxi, bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Bontang to Kendari is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx IDR 5,257,260 ($350).
The cheapest way to travel between Bontang and Kendari is to take a taxi, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 1,392,950 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bontang and Kendari. We recommend that you take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Kendari (KDI). instead which will take 6h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bontang and Kendari. We recommend that you take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Kendari (KDI). instead which will take 6h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bontang to Kendari. We recommend that you take a taxi to Samarinda then take the bus to Balikpapan Airport then fly from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) to Kendari (KDI). instead which will take 7h 10m.
The closest major airport to Kendari is Haluoleo Airport (KDI) (KDI) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Kendari. Baubau Airport (BUW) (BUW) and Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) (UPG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bontang to Kendari. We recommend that you take a taxi to Samarinda then take the bus to Balikpapan Airport then fly from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) to Kendari (KDI). instead which will take 7h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bontang to Kendari is to take a taxi, then take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around IDR 3,864,310 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bontang and Kendari
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Plane + 1 similar | 6h 35m | IDR 5,257,260($350) | on demand | 3,215km (1,998 miles) |
| Taxi, Bus and Plane | 7h 10m | IDR 3,864,310($260) | twice daily | 1,111km (690 miles) |
Taxi, Bus and Ferry | 2 days 19h | IDR 1,392,950($95) | once a week | 1,452km (902 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bontang and Kendari
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
Bus companies
Cendana Mitra Perkasa
Jahe Raya
Ferry operators
Pelni
Airports near Kendari
The following major airports near Kendari offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Haluoleo Airport (KDI)
- Distance
- 15km (9 miles) from Kendari
Baubau Airport (BUW)
- Distance
- 166km (103 miles) from Kendari
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
- Distance
- 351km (218 miles) from Kendari