How to travel from Bontang to Tanjung Pandan, Indonesia
The distance between Bontang and Tanjung Pandan is around 1,846km (1,147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Bontang to Tanjung Pandan by taxi, bus, plane, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tanjung Pandan → 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 Tanjung Pandan (TJQ).
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time3h 20m
- Typical costIDR 3,414,975($230)
Multiple operators
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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 Tanjung Priok and then to Tanjung Pandan.
- Duration3 days 14h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,617,620($110)
Multiple operators
Taxi, Bus, Ferry and Train
Take a taxi to Samarinda then take the bus to Balikpapan then take a ferry to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port then take the train to Jakarta Gambir then take a ferry to Tanjung Pandan.
- Duration2 days 14h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,617,620($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bontang and Tanjung Pandan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bontang to Tanjung Pandan by taxi, bus, plane, 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 1,617,620 ($110) and will take around 2 days 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,414,975 ($230).
The distance between Bontang and Tanjung Pandan is around 1,846km (1,147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,137km (706 miles)
It takes around 8hrs to get from Bontang and Tanjung Pandan by taxi, bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Bontang to Tanjung Pandan is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx IDR 3,414,975 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Bontang and Tanjung Pandan is to take a taxi, then take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 1,617,620 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bontang and Tanjung Pandan. We recommend that you take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Tanjung Pandan (TJQ). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bontang and Tanjung Pandan. We recommend that you take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Tanjung Pandan (TJQ). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bontang to Tanjung Pandan. 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 Tanjung Pandan (TJQ). instead which will take 8hrs.
The closest major airport to Tanjung Pandan is Bulutumbang Airport (TJQ) (TJQ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Tanjung Pandan. Depati Amir Airport (PGK) (PGK) and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) (PLM) 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 Tanjung Pandan. 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 Tanjung Pandan (TJQ). instead which will take 8hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bontang to Tanjung Pandan is to take a taxi, then take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around IDR 4,867,835 ($325).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bontang and Tanjung Pandan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 45m | IDR 3,414,975($230) | on demand | 1,846km (1,147 miles) |
| Taxi, Bus and Plane | 8hrs | IDR 4,867,835($325) | twice daily | 1,906km (1,184 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane and Ferry | 8h 25m | IDR 3,759,465($250) | 3 times a week | 2,073km (1,288 miles) |
Taxi, Bus and Ferry | 3 days 14h | IDR 1,617,620($110) | once a week | 2,417km (1,502 miles) |
Taxi, Bus, Ferry and Train | 2 days 14h | IDR 1,617,620($110) | once a week | 2,499km (1,553 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bontang and Tanjung Pandan
Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Batik Air
Indonesia AirAsia
NAM Air
Bus companies
Cendana Mitra Perkasa
Jahe Raya
Ferry operators
Express Bahari
Pelni
Train operators
Kereta API
Airports near Tanjung Pandan
The following major airports near Tanjung Pandan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Bulutumbang Airport (TJQ)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Tanjung Pandan
Depati Amir Airport (PGK)
- Distance
- 180km (112 miles) from Tanjung Pandan
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)
- Distance
- 329km (204 miles) from Tanjung Pandan