How to travel from Denpasar to Bontang, Indonesia
The distance between Denpasar and Bontang is around 1,094km (680 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 40m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Denpasar to Bontang by plane, taxi, 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 Bontang → Denpasar if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Bontang.
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical costIDR 4,508,365($300)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus, Ferry and Taxi
Take the bus to Jember and then to Surabaya then take a ferry to Balikpapan then take the bus to Samarinda then take a taxi to Bontang.
- Duration1 day 21h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,572,685($105)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Denpasar and Bontang
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Denpasar to Bontang by plane, taxi, bus, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry, then take the train and then take a taxi which costs around IDR 1,497,795 ($100) and will take around 1 day 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 4,508,365 ($300).
The distance between Denpasar and Bontang is around 1,094km (680 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,007km (626 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Denpasar and Bontang by plane and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Denpasar to Bontang is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx IDR 4,508,365 ($300).
The cheapest way to travel between Denpasar and Bontang is to take the bus, then take a ferry, then take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 1,497,795 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Denpasar and Bontang. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Bontang. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Denpasar and Bontang. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Bontang. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Denpasar to Bontang. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Bontang. instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Bontang is Samarinda International Airport (AAP) (AAP) which is approximately 60km (38 miles) from Bontang. 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Denpasar to Bontang. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Bontang. instead which will take 4h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Denpasar to Bontang is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around IDR 4,508,365 ($300).
Compare travel optionsbetween Denpasar and Bontang
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 1 similar | 4h 40m | IDR 4,508,365($300) | on demand | 1,094km (680 miles) |
| Fly to APT Pranoto (AAP), Taxi | 5h 25m | IDR 5,407,040($360) | on demand | 2,427km (1,508 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Taxi + 2 similar | 1 day 21h | IDR 1,572,685($105) | once a week | 1,866km (1,159 miles) |
| Bus to Jember, ferry and taxi | 1 day 22h | IDR 1,677,530($110) | once a week | 1,828km (1,136 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry, Train and Taxi | 1 day 19h | IDR 1,497,795($100) | once a week | 1,818km (1,130 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Denpasar and Bontang
Bus companies
Local Bus Indonesia
Cendana Mitra Perkasa
LADJU Trans
Kamilah Tour & Travel
Damri
Train operators
Kereta API
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Pelni
Airports near Bontang
The following major airports near Bontang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Samarinda International Airport (AAP)
- Distance
- 60km (38 miles) from Bontang
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
- Distance
- 166km (103 miles) from Bontang
Kalimarau Airport (BEJ)
- Distance
- 226km (140 miles) from Bontang