How to travel from Bontang to Semarang, Indonesia
The distance between Bontang and Semarang is around 1,205km (749 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bontang to Semarang by taxi, plane, bus, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Semarang → 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 Ahmad Yani (SRG).
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time3h 20m
- Typical costIDR 2,740,965($185)
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 Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port then take the bus to Terminal Terboyo.
- Duration1 day 16h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,467,840($100)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bontang and Semarang
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bontang to Semarang by taxi, plane, bus, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take a taxi, then take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which costs around IDR 1,333,040 ($89) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,740,965 ($185).
The distance between Bontang and Semarang is around 1,205km (749 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,112km (691 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Bontang and Semarang by taxi and plane.
The quickest way to get from Bontang to Semarang is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx IDR 2,740,965 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Bontang and Semarang is to take a taxi, then take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 1,333,040 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bontang and Semarang. We recommend that you take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Ahmad Yani (SRG). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bontang and Semarang. We recommend that you take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Ahmad Yani (SRG). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bontang to Semarang. We recommend that you take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Ahmad Yani (SRG). instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Semarang is Achmad Yani International Airport (SRG) (SRG) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Semarang. Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC) (SOC) and Adisucipto Airport (JOG) (JOG) 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 Semarang. We recommend that you take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Ahmad Yani (SRG). instead which will take 4h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bontang to Semarang is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around IDR 2,740,965 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bontang and Semarang
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 35m | IDR 2,740,965($185) | on demand | 1,818km (1,130 miles) |
| Taxi, Bus and Plane | 6h 5m | IDR 3,145,370($210) | twice daily | 1,205km (749 miles) |
Taxi, Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 16h | IDR 1,467,840($100) | once a week | 1,752km (1,089 miles) |
| Taxi, Bus, Ferry and Train | 1 day 12h | IDR 1,333,040($89) | once a week | 1,658km (1,030 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bontang and Semarang
Bus companies
Cendana Mitra Perkasa
Jahe Raya
Pahala Kencana
Train operators
Kereta API
Airlines
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Ferry operators
Pelni
Airports near Semarang
The following major airports near Semarang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Achmad Yani International Airport (SRG)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Semarang
Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Semarang
Adisucipto Airport (JOG)
- Distance
- 88km (55 miles) from Semarang