How to travel from Denpasar to Samarinda, Indonesia

The distance between Denpasar and Samarinda is around 982km (610 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Denpasar to Samarinda by plane, taxi, bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to APT Pranoto (AAP).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    IDR 4,972,680($330)
Operated by

Batik Air

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1 similiar route

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Jember and then to Surabaya then take a ferry to Balikpapan then take the bus to Samarinda.

  • Duration1 day 20h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 748,900($50)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Denpasar and Samarinda

There are several options for getting from Denpasar to Samarinda by plane, taxi, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 748,900 ($50) and will take around 1 day 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,759,465 ($250).

The distance between Denpasar and Samarinda is around 982km (610 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 931km (578 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Denpasar and Samarinda by plane and taxi.

The quickest way to get from Denpasar to Samarinda is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx IDR 3,759,465 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Denpasar and Samarinda is to take the bus and then take a ferry 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 Denpasar and Samarinda. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Samarinda. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Denpasar and Samarinda. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Samarinda. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Denpasar and Samarinda. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and arrive at APT Pranoto (AAP) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from Denpasar to Samarinda. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Denpasar to Samarinda typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and and arrive into APT Pranoto (AAP).

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Denpasar to Samarinda. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Samarinda. instead which will take 3h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Denpasar to Samarinda is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around IDR 3,759,465 ($250).

How do I get from Denpasar to Samarinda

Compare travel optionsbetween Denpasar and Samarinda

Transport options from Denpasar to Samarinda
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 35m
IDR 4,972,680($330)
on demand2,356km (1,464 miles)
Plane and Taxi3h 25m
IDR 3,759,465($250)
on demand982km (610 miles)
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar
1 day 20h
IDR 748,900($50)
once a week1,747km (1,085 miles)
Bus to Jember, ferry1 day 21h
IDR 928,635($62)
once a week1,708km (1,061 miles)
Bus, Ferry, Train and Car1 day 16h
IDR 808,810($54)
once a week1,693km (1,052 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