The distance between East Nusa Tenggara and Tarakan is around 1,464km (909 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Tarakan by plane, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tarakan → East Nusa Tenggara if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Maumere (MOF) to Tarakan (TRK).
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Take a ferry to Makassar, Raha then Torobulu and then to Tarakan.
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There are several options for getting from East Nusa Tenggara to Tarakan by plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 823,790 ($55) and will take around 4 days 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 4,253,740 ($285).
The distance between East Nusa Tenggara and Tarakan is around 1,464km (909 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,368km (850 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from East Nusa Tenggara and Tarakan by plane.
The quickest way to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Tarakan is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx IDR 4,253,740 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between East Nusa Tenggara and Tarakan is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 823,790 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between East Nusa Tenggara and Tarakan. We recommend that you fly from Maumere (MOF) to Tarakan (TRK). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between East Nusa Tenggara and Tarakan. We recommend that you fly from Maumere (MOF) to Tarakan (TRK). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between East Nusa Tenggara and Tarakan. The ferry typically takes around 4 days 11h and departs once a week.
Pelni and ASDP Indonesia Ferry run the ferry services between East Nusa Tenggara and Tarakan. Ferries run once a week and take around 4 days 11h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from East Nusa Tenggara and Tarakan. Flights depart from Kupang (KOE) and arrive at Tarakan (TRK) - via Juanda International (SUB). The flight takes around 4h 15m.
There is no direct flight from East Nusa Tenggara to Tarakan. There is however a flight that goes via Juanda International (SUB). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from East Nusa Tenggara to Tarakan typically takes around 4h 15m. Flights depart from Kupang (KOE) and and arrive into Tarakan (TRK).
The closest major airport to Tarakan is Juwata International Airport (TRK) (TRK) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Tarakan. Kalimarau Airport (BEJ) (BEJ) and Samarinda International Airport (AAP) (AAP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from East Nusa Tenggara to Tarakan. We recommend that you fly from Kupang (KOE) to Tarakan (TRK). instead which will take 4h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Tarakan is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around IDR 3,834,355 ($255).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Tarakan (TRK) + 1 similar | 3h 30m | IDR 4,253,740($285) | on demand | 1,464km (909 miles) |
Fly | 4h 35m | IDR 3,834,355($255) | on demand | 2,552km (1,585 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 4 days 11h | IDR 823,790($55) | once a week | 3,258km (2,024 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 6 days 5h | IDR 1,003,525($67) | once a week | 3,621km (2,250 miles) |
Lion Mentari Airlines
Batik Air
Citilink Indonesia
Wings Air
NAM Air
Pelni
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
The following major airports near Tarakan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.