How to travel from Prabumulih to Samarinda, Indonesia
The distance between Prabumulih and Samarinda is around 1,844km (1,146 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Prabumulih to Samarinda by train, plane, taxi, car, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Samarinda → Prabumulih if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Kertapati then fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to APT Pranoto (AAP).
- Duration6h 30m
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical costIDR 3,070,480($205)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train, Car and Ferry
Take the train to Labuanratu then drive to Bakauheni Port then take a ferry to Merak then drive to Citeras then take the train to Tanahabang and then to Surabaya Pasar Turi then take a ferry to Balikpapan then drive to Samarinda.
- Duration2 days 6h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,318,060($88)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prabumulih and Samarinda
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Prabumulih to Samarinda by train, plane, taxi, car, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 1,198,235 ($80) and will take around 2 days 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,070,480 ($205).
The distance between Prabumulih and Samarinda is around 1,844km (1,146 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,471km (914 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Prabumulih and Samarinda by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Prabumulih to Samarinda is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx IDR 3,070,480 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Prabumulih and Samarinda is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 1,198,235 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Prabumulih and Samarinda. We recommend that you take the train to Kertapati then fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to APT Pranoto (AAP). instead which will take 6h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Prabumulih and Samarinda. We recommend that you take the train to Kertapati then fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to APT Pranoto (AAP). instead which will take 6h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prabumulih to Samarinda. We recommend that you take the train to Kertapati then fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to APT Pranoto (AAP). instead which will take 6h 30m.
The closest major airport to Samarinda is Samarinda International Airport (AAP) (AAP) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Samarinda. Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) (BPN) and Kalimarau Airport (BEJ) (BEJ) 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 Prabumulih to Samarinda. We recommend that you take the train to Kertapati then fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to APT Pranoto (AAP). instead which will take 6h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prabumulih to Samarinda is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around IDR 3,070,480 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Prabumulih and Samarinda
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 6h 30m | IDR 3,070,480($205) | every 20 mins | 1,882km (1,169 miles) |
| Train to Lubuklinggau, Fly | 8h 55m | IDR 3,414,975($230) | once daily | 2,120km (1,317 miles) |
| Train to Tegineneng, Fly | 10hrs | IDR 2,950,655($195) | once daily | 1,844km (1,146 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Taxi | 7h 40m | IDR 3,804,400($255) | every 20 mins | 1,893km (1,176 miles) |
Train, Car and Ferry + 2 similar | 2 days 6h | IDR 1,318,060($88) | once a week | 2,549km (1,584 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 2 days 8h | IDR 1,198,235($80) | once a week | 2,522km (1,567 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 2 days 13h | IDR 1,557,705($105) | once a week | 2,585km (1,606 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Prabumulih and Samarinda
Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Garuda Indonesia
Super Air Jet
Bus companies
Cendana Mitra Perkasa
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Pelni
Damri
Train operators
Kereta API
Commuter Line
Airports near Samarinda
The following major airports near Samarinda offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Samarinda International Airport (AAP)
- Distance
- 19km (12 miles) from Samarinda
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
- Distance
- 88km (55 miles) from Samarinda
Kalimarau Airport (BEJ)
- Distance
- 297km (185 miles) from Samarinda