How to travel from Padang to Balikpapan, Indonesia
The distance between Padang and Balikpapan is around 2,222km (1,381 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5hrs.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Padang to Balikpapan by plane, bus, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Balikpapan → Padang if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN).
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical costIDR 3,265,195($220)
Lion Mentari Airlines
+ 3 othersBus and Ferry
Take the bus to Medan, Bandar Lampung then Jakarta and then to Surabaya Kota then take a ferry to Balikpapan.
- Duration4 days 11h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 2,201,760($145)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Medan and then to Bandar Lampung then take a ferry to Gambir Station then take the train to Surabaya Pasar Turi then take a ferry to Balikpapan.
- Duration4 days 7h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,857,265($125)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padang and Balikpapan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Padang to Balikpapan by plane, bus, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 1,482,820 ($100) and will take around 4 days 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,265,195 ($220).
The distance between Padang and Balikpapan is around 2,222km (1,381 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,834km (1,140 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Padang and Balikpapan by plane.
The quickest way to get from Padang to Balikpapan is to fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx IDR 3,265,195 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Padang and Balikpapan is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 1,482,820 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Padang and Balikpapan. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN). instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padang and Balikpapan. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN). instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Padang and Balikpapan. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and arrive at Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4hrs.
There is no direct flight from Padang to Balikpapan. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 5hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Padang to Balikpapan typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) 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.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Padang to Balikpapan. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN). instead which will take 5hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padang to Balikpapan is to fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around IDR 3,265,195 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Padang and Balikpapan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 5hrs | IDR 3,265,195($220) | hourly | 2,222km (1,381 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 4 days 11h | IDR 2,201,760($145) | once a week | 4,619km (2,870 miles) |
| Bus to Dumai Terminal AKAP, ferry | 4 days 19h | IDR 1,482,820($100) | once a week | 3,730km (2,318 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 4 days 7h | IDR 1,857,265($125) | once a week | 4,558km (2,832 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Padang and Balikpapan
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Batik Air
Garuda Indonesia
Super Air Jet
Train operators
Kereta API
Bus companies
A.L.S
Putra Pelangi
Yanti Group
Ferry operators
Pelni
Batam Jet
Airports near Balikpapan
The following major airports near Balikpapan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Balikpapan
Samarinda International Airport (AAP)
- Distance
- 106km (66 miles) from Balikpapan
Gusti Syamsir Alam Airport (KBU)
- Distance
- 241km (150 miles) from Balikpapan