How to travel from Bontang to Samarinda, Indonesia

The distance between Bontang and Samarinda is around 116km (72 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Bontang to Samarinda by taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SamarindaBontang if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Samarinda.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    IDR 748,900($50)
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Drive

Drive to Samarinda.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance116km (72 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bontang and Samarinda

There are several options for getting from Bontang to Samarinda by taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi which costs around IDR 748,900 ($50) and will take around 1h 20m.

The distance between Bontang and Samarinda is around 116km (72 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 79km (49 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Bontang and Samarinda by taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bontang to Samarinda is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx IDR 748,900 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Bontang and Samarinda, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 748,900 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bontang and Samarinda. We recommend that you take a taxi to Samarinda. instead which will take 1h 20m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bontang and Samarinda. We recommend that you take a taxi to Samarinda. instead which will take 1h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bontang to Samarinda. We recommend that you take a taxi to Samarinda. instead which will take 1h 20m.

The closest major airport to Samarinda is Samarinda International Airport (AAP) (AAP) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Samarinda. Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) (BPN) and Kalimarau Airport (BEJ) (BEJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bontang and Samarinda. The distance is around 116km (72 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bontang to Samarinda is to take a taxi which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around IDR 748,900 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bontang and Samarinda

Transport options from Bontang to Samarinda
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi
1h 20m
IDR 748,900($50)
on demand116km (72 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
IDR 194,715($13)
on demand116km (72 miles)

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Airports near Samarinda

The following major airports near Samarinda offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.

AAP
Samarinda International Airport (AAP)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Samarinda
BPN
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Samarinda
BEJ
Kalimarau Airport (BEJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
297km (185 miles) from Samarinda