How to travel from Samarinda to Denpasar, Indonesia

The distance between Samarinda and Denpasar is around 981km (610 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Samarinda to Denpasar 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.

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Fly

Fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Ngurah Rai (DPS).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,725,990($180)
Operated by

Lion Mentari Airlines

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1 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 cost
    IDR 838,765($56)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samarinda and Denpasar

There are several options for getting from Samarinda to Denpasar by plane, bus, car, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which costs around IDR 674,010 ($45) and will take around 1 day 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,725,990 ($180).

The distance between Samarinda and Denpasar is around 981km (610 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 931km (578 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Samarinda and Denpasar by plane.

The quickest way to get from Samarinda to Denpasar is to fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx IDR 2,725,990 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Samarinda and Denpasar is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 674,010 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Samarinda and Denpasar. We recommend that you fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 3h 5m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Samarinda and Denpasar. We recommend that you fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 3h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Samarinda and Denpasar. 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 Denpasar. There is however a flight that goes via Juanda International (SUB). This services will take at least 3h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Samarinda to Denpasar typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from APT Pranoto (AAP) and and arrive into Ngurah Rai (DPS).

The closest major airport to Denpasar is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Denpasar. 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 Denpasar. We recommend that you fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 3h 5m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samarinda to Denpasar is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around IDR 2,725,990 ($180).

How do I get from Samarinda to Denpasar

Compare travel optionsbetween Samarinda and Denpasar

Transport options from Samarinda to Denpasar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 5m
IDR 2,725,990($180)
on demand1,260km (783 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 50m
IDR 3,115,415($210)
twice daily981km (610 miles)
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar
1 day 20h
IDR 838,765($56)
once a week1,690km (1,050 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train1 day 18h
IDR 674,010($45)
once a week1,698km (1,055 miles)
Car, Ferry, Train and Bus1 day 16h
IDR 823,790($55)
once a week1,692km (1,051 miles)

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Airports near Denpasar

The following major airports near Denpasar offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.

DPS
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Denpasar
BWX
Blimbingsari Airport (BWX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Denpasar
LOP
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
International Airport
Distance
117km (72 miles) from Denpasar