How to travel from Samarinda to Legian, Indonesia
The distance between Samarinda and Legian is around 976km (606 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Samarinda to Legian 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 Legian → Samarinda if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Ngurah Rai (DPS).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical costIDR 2,666,075($180)
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 868,720($58)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samarinda and Legian
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Samarinda to Legian by plane, bus, car, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 868,720 ($58) and will take around 1 day 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,666,075 ($180).
The distance between Samarinda and Legian is around 976km (606 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 938km (583 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Samarinda and Legian by plane.
The quickest way to get from Samarinda to Legian is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx IDR 2,666,075 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Samarinda and Legian is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 868,720 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Samarinda and Legian. We recommend that you fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Samarinda and Legian. We recommend that you fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Samarinda and Legian. 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 Legian. There is however a flight that goes via Juanda International (SUB). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Samarinda to Legian typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from APT Pranoto (AAP) and and arrive into Ngurah Rai (DPS).
The closest major airport to Legian is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Legian. 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 Legian. We recommend that you fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 3hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samarinda to Legian is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around IDR 2,666,075 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Samarinda and Legian
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3hrs | IDR 2,666,075($180) | on demand | 1,255km (780 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 45m | IDR 3,055,505($205) | twice daily | 976km (606 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 20h | IDR 868,720($58) | once a week | 1,693km (1,052 miles) |
| Bus to Balikpapan, ferry | 1 day 22h | IDR 898,675($60) | once a week | 1,779km (1,105 miles) |
| Car, Ferry, Train and Bus | 1 day 16h | IDR 958,590($64) | once a week | 1,704km (1,059 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Samarinda and Legian
Bus companies
Cendana Mitra Perkasa
Local Bus Indonesia
Jahe Raya
Gunung Harta
Kamilah Tour & Travel
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
Ferry operators
Pelni
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Train operators
Kereta API
Airports near Legian
The following major airports near Legian offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Legian
Blimbingsari Airport (BWX)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Legian
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Legian