How to travel from Mataram to Tarakan, Indonesia

There are several options for getting from Mataram to Tarakan by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 733,920 ($49) and will take around 4 days 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 4,703,080 ($315).

The distance between Mataram and Tarakan is around 1,765km (1,097 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,336km (830 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Mataram and Tarakan by plane.

The quickest way to get from Mataram to Tarakan is to fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 4,703,080 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Mataram and Tarakan is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 733,920 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Mataram and Tarakan. We recommend that you fly from Lombok (LOP) to Tarakan (TRK). instead which will take 5h 50m.

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mataram and Tarakan. We recommend that you fly from Lombok (LOP) to Tarakan (TRK). instead which will take 5h 50m.

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Mataram and Tarakan. The ferry typically takes around 4 days 21h and departs once a week.

Pelni and ASDP Indonesia Ferry run the ferry services between Mataram and Tarakan. Ferries run once a week and take around 4 days 21h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Yes you can fly from Mataram and Tarakan. Flights depart from Lombok (LOP) and arrive at Tarakan (TRK) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Mataram to Tarakan. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 5h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mataram to Tarakan typically takes around 4h 35m. Flights depart from Lombok (LOP) 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 Mataram to Tarakan. We recommend that you fly from Lombok (LOP) to Tarakan (TRK). instead which will take 5h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mataram to Tarakan is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around IDR 4,703,080 ($315).