How to travel from Samarinda to Bima, Indonesia
The distance between Samarinda and Bima is around 1,075km (668 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Samarinda to Bima by plane, bus, taxi and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bima → Samarinda if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Bima (BMU).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time3h 40m
- Typical costIDR 3,385,020($225)
Lion Mentari Airlines
+ 3 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Balikpapan then take a ferry to Makassar and then to Pelabuhan Bima.
- Duration2 days 3h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 524,230($35)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samarinda and Bima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Samarinda to Bima by plane, bus, taxi and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 524,230 ($35) and will take around 2 days 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,385,020 ($225).
The distance between Samarinda and Bima is around 1,075km (668 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 912km (567 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Samarinda and Bima by plane.
The quickest way to get from Samarinda to Bima is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx IDR 3,385,020 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Samarinda and Bima is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 524,230 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Samarinda and Bima. We recommend that you fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Bima (BMU). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Samarinda and Bima. We recommend that you fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Bima (BMU). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Samarinda and Bima. Flights depart from APT Pranoto (AAP) and arrive at Bima (BMU) - via Juanda International (SUB). The flight takes around 3h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Samarinda to Bima. There is however a flight that goes via Juanda International (SUB) and Lombok (LOP). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Samarinda to Bima typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from APT Pranoto (AAP) and and arrive into Bima (BMU).
The closest major airport to Bima is Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU) (BMU) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Bima. Tambolaka Airport (TMC) (TMC) 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 Bima. We recommend that you fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Bima (BMU). instead which will take 4h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samarinda to Bima is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around IDR 3,385,020 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Samarinda and Bima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 4h 15m | IDR 3,385,020($225) | on demand | 1,640km (1,019 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 8h 15m | IDR 7,219,375($480) | twice daily | 2,754km (1,711 miles) |
| Plane and Taxi | 9hrs | IDR 5,182,370($345) | on demand | 2,841km (1,765 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 14h 45m | IDR 5,392,065($360) | twice a week | 2,997km (1,862 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 2 days 3h | IDR 524,230($35) | once a week | 1,075km (668 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Samarinda and Bima
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Wings Air
Batik Air
Citilink Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia
Bus companies
Cendana Mitra Perkasa
Jahe Raya
Ferry operators
Pelni
Airports near Bima
The following major airports near Bima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Bima
Tambolaka Airport (TMC)
- Distance
- 113km (70 miles) from Bima
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
- Distance
- 265km (164 miles) from Bima