How to travel from Samarinda to Gorontalo, Indonesia

The distance between Samarinda and Gorontalo is around 852km (530 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Samarinda to Gorontalo by bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Balikpapan Airport then fly from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) to Gorontalo (GTO).

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 4,059,025($270)
Operated by

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Fly

Fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Gorontalo (GTO).

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time5h 10m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 5,466,955($365)
Operated by

Batik Air

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samarinda and Gorontalo

There are several options for getting from Samarinda to Gorontalo by bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around IDR 4,059,025 ($270) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 5,466,955 ($365).

The distance between Samarinda and Gorontalo is around 852km (530 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 607km (377 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Samarinda and Gorontalo by bus and plane.

The quickest way to get from Samarinda to Gorontalo is to fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx IDR 5,466,955 ($365).

The cheapest way to travel between Samarinda and Gorontalo is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around IDR 4,059,025 ($270) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Samarinda and Gorontalo. Flights depart from APT Pranoto (AAP) and arrive at Gorontalo (GTO) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 5h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Samarinda to Gorontalo. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 6hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Samarinda to Gorontalo typically takes around 5h 10m. Flights depart from APT Pranoto (AAP) and and arrive into Gorontalo (GTO).

The closest major airport to Gorontalo is Tolotio Airport (GTO) (GTO) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Gorontalo. S. Aminuddin Amir Airport (LUW) (LUW) and Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) (MDC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samarinda to Gorontalo is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around IDR 4,059,025 ($270).

How do I get from Samarinda to Gorontalo

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Transport options from Samarinda to Gorontalo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
6hrs
IDR 4,059,025($270)
twice daily852km (530 miles)
Fly
6hrs
IDR 5,466,955($365)
on demand3,340km (2,076 miles)

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Airports near Gorontalo

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

GTO
Tolotio Airport (GTO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Gorontalo
LUW
S. Aminuddin Amir Airport (LUW)
Domestic Airport
Distance
199km (123 miles) from Gorontalo
MDC
Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
International Airport
Distance
289km (180 miles) from Gorontalo