How to travel from Samarinda to Bali, Indonesia
The distance between Samarinda and Bali is around 973km (605 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 60m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Samarinda to Bali by plane, bus, car, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bali → Samarinda if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Ngurah Rai (DPS).
- Duration2h 60m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical costIDR 2,636,120($175)
Lion Mentari Airlines
+ 2 others1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Balikpapan then take a ferry to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port then take the bus to Terminal Mengwi.
- Duration1 day 20h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 838,765($56)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samarinda and Bali
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Samarinda to Bali by plane, bus, car, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 748,900 ($50) 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 2,636,120 ($175).
The distance between Samarinda and Bali is around 973km (605 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 900km (559 miles)
It takes around 2h 60m to get from Samarinda and Bali by plane.
The quickest way to get from Samarinda to Bali is to fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx IDR 2,636,120 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Samarinda and Bali is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 748,900 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Samarinda and Bali. We recommend that you fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 2h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Samarinda and Bali. We recommend that you fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 2h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Samarinda and Bali. Flights depart from APT Pranoto (AAP) and arrive at Ngurah Rai (DPS) - via Juanda International (SUB). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Samarinda to Bali. There is however a flight that goes via Juanda International (SUB). This services will take at least 2h 60m (not including layover time).
The flight from Samarinda to Bali typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from APT Pranoto (AAP) and and arrive into Ngurah Rai (DPS).
The closest major airport to Bali is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Bali. Blimbingsari Airport (BWX) (BWX) and Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) 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 Samarinda to Bali. We recommend that you fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 2h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samarinda to Bali is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around IDR 2,636,120 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Samarinda and Bali
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 2h 60m | IDR 2,636,120($175) | on demand | 1,252km (778 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 45m | IDR 3,025,545($200) | twice daily | 973km (605 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 20h | IDR 838,765($56) | once a week | 1,690km (1,050 miles) |
| Bus to Balikpapan, ferry | 1 day 21h | IDR 748,900($50) | once a week | 1,692km (1,052 miles) |
| Car, Ferry, Train and Bus | 1 day 16h | IDR 898,675($60) | once a week | 1,698km (1,055 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Samarinda and Bali
Bus companies
Cendana Mitra Perkasa
Local Bus Indonesia
Jahe Raya
Gunung Harta
Bali Jaya Trans
Train operators
Kereta API
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
Ferry operators
Pelni
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Airports near Bali
The following major airports near Bali offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
- Distance
- 47km (29 miles) from Bali
Blimbingsari Airport (BWX)
- Distance
- 83km (51 miles) from Bali
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
- Distance
- 139km (86 miles) from Bali