How to travel from Cirebon to Balikpapan, Indonesia
The distance between Cirebon and Balikpapan is around 1,207km (750 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Cirebon to Balikpapan by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Balikpapan → Cirebon if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Semarang Tawang then fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN).
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical costIDR 2,111,890($140)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Surabaya Pasar Turi then take a ferry to Balikpapan.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 599,120($40)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Surabaya Kota then take a ferry to Balikpapan.
- Duration1 day 12h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 674,010($45)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Surabaya Ujung then take a ferry to Kamal then Surabaya Ujung and then to Balikpapan.
- Duration1 day 12h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,318,060($88)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cirebon and Balikpapan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cirebon to Balikpapan by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 599,120 ($40) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,111,890 ($140).
The distance between Cirebon and Balikpapan is around 1,207km (750 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,103km (686 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Cirebon and Balikpapan by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Cirebon to Balikpapan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx IDR 2,111,890 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Cirebon and Balikpapan is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 599,120 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cirebon and Balikpapan. We recommend that you take the train to Semarang Tawang then fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cirebon and Balikpapan. We recommend that you take the train to Semarang Tawang then fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cirebon to Balikpapan. We recommend that you take the train to Semarang Tawang then fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN). instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Balikpapan is Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) (BPN) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Balikpapan. Samarinda International Airport (AAP) (AAP) and Gusti Syamsir Alam Airport (KBU) (KBU) 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 Cirebon to Balikpapan. We recommend that you take the train to Semarang Tawang then fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN). instead which will take 4h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cirebon to Balikpapan is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around IDR 2,111,890 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cirebon and Balikpapan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 35m | IDR 2,111,890($140) | every 3 hours | 1,207km (750 miles) |
| Train to Jakarta Gambir, Fly | 6h 10m | IDR 2,875,765($190) | hourly | 1,529km (950 miles) |
| Train to Bandung, Fly | 6h 15m | IDR 2,561,230($170) | once daily | 1,448km (899 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 6h 30m | IDR 2,426,430($160) | every 3 hours | 1,335km (829 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 1 day 10h | IDR 599,120($40) | once a week | 1,642km (1,020 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 12h | IDR 674,010($45) | once a week | 1,713km (1,064 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 12h | IDR 1,318,060($88) | once a week | 1,719km (1,068 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cirebon and Balikpapan
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Batik Air
Citilink Indonesia
Super Air Jet
Garuda Indonesia
Ferry operators
Pelni
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Train operators
Kereta API
Airports near Balikpapan
The following major airports near Balikpapan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Balikpapan
Samarinda International Airport (AAP)
- Distance
- 106km (66 miles) from Balikpapan
Gusti Syamsir Alam Airport (KBU)
- Distance
- 241km (150 miles) from Balikpapan