How to travel from East Nusa Tenggara to Tarakan, Indonesia

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.

4 routes found

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 TarakanEast Nusa Tenggara if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Tarakan (TRK)

Fly from Maumere (MOF) to Tarakan (TRK).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 4,253,740($285)
Operated by

Wings Air

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1 similiar route

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Makassar, Raha then Torobulu and then to Tarakan.

  • Duration4 days 11h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 823,790($55)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between East Nusa Tenggara and Tarakan

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Ferry/Boat travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from East Nusa Tenggara to Tarakan

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Transport options from East Nusa Tenggara to Tarakan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Tarakan (TRK) + 1 similar
3h 30m
IDR 4,253,740($285)
on demand1,464km (909 miles)
Fly4h 35m
IDR 3,834,355($255)
on demand2,552km (1,585 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
4 days 11h
IDR 823,790($55)
once a week3,258km (2,024 miles)
Ferry and Car6 days 5h
IDR 1,003,525($67)
once a week3,621km (2,250 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between East Nusa Tenggara and Tarakan

Airlines

Ferry operators

Airports near Tarakan

The following major airports near Tarakan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.

TRK
Juwata International Airport (TRK)
International Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Tarakan
BEJ
Kalimarau Airport (BEJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Tarakan
AAP
Samarinda International Airport (AAP)
International Airport
Distance
415km (258 miles) from Tarakan