How to travel from Manado to Balikpapan, Indonesia

There are several options for getting from Manado to Balikpapan by plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 644,050 ($43) and will take around 1 day 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 4,538,320 ($305).

The distance between Manado and Balikpapan is around 970km (603 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 938km (583 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Manado and Balikpapan by plane.

The quickest way to get from Manado to Balikpapan is to fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx IDR 4,538,320 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Manado and Balikpapan is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 644,050 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Manado and Balikpapan. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN). instead which will take 2h 60m.

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Manado and Balikpapan. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN). instead which will take 2h 60m.

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Manado and Balikpapan. The ferry typically takes around 1 day 21h and departs once a week.

Pelni run the ferry services between Manado and Balikpapan. Ferries run once a week and take around 1 day 21h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Yes you can fly from Manado and Balikpapan. Flights depart from Manado (MDC) and arrive at Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Manado and Balikpapan with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.

Wings Air and Lion Mentari Airlines fly between Manado and Balikpapan. Flights depart from Manado (MDC) and and arrive into Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN). These flights usually take around 2h 30m.

The flight from Manado to Balikpapan typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Manado (MDC) and and arrive into Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN).

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.

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Manado to Balikpapan. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN). instead which will take 2h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Manado to Balikpapan is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around IDR 4,538,320 ($305).