How to travel from Samarinda to Semarang, Indonesia
The distance between Samarinda and Semarang is around 1,085km (674 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Samarinda to Semarang 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 Semarang → Samarinda if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Ahmad Yani (SRG).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time3h 20m
- Typical costIDR 2,306,605($155)
Batik Air
+ 1 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 Terboyo.
- Duration1 day 15h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 718,940($48)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samarinda and Semarang
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Samarinda to Semarang by plane, bus, car, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to drive, then take a ferry and then take the train which costs around IDR 718,940 ($48) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,306,605 ($155).
The distance between Samarinda and Semarang is around 1,085km (674 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,037km (644 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Samarinda and Semarang by plane.
The quickest way to get from Samarinda to Semarang is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx IDR 2,306,605 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Samarinda and Semarang is to drive, then take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 718,940 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Samarinda and Semarang. We recommend that you fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Ahmad Yani (SRG). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Samarinda and Semarang. We recommend that you fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Ahmad Yani (SRG). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Samarinda and Semarang. Flights depart from APT Pranoto (AAP) and arrive at Ahmad Yani (SRG) - via Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP). The flight takes around 3h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Samarinda to Semarang. There is however a flight that goes via Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Samarinda to Semarang typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from APT Pranoto (AAP) and and arrive into Ahmad Yani (SRG).
The closest major airport to Semarang is Achmad Yani International Airport (SRG) (SRG) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Semarang. Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC) (SOC) and Adisucipto Airport (JOG) (JOG) 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 Semarang. We recommend that you fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Ahmad Yani (SRG). instead which will take 3h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samarinda to Semarang is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around IDR 2,306,605 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Samarinda and Semarang
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 45m | IDR 2,306,605($155) | on demand | 1,748km (1,086 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 40m | IDR 2,396,475($160) | twice daily | 1,085km (674 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 15h | IDR 718,940($48) | once a week | 1,634km (1,015 miles) |
| Car, Ferry and Train | 1 day 9h | IDR 718,940($48) | once a week | 1,534km (953 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Samarinda and Semarang
Bus companies
Cendana Mitra Perkasa
Jahe Raya
Pahala Kencana
Train operators
Kereta API
Airlines
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Ferry operators
Pelni
Airports near Semarang
The following major airports near Semarang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Achmad Yani International Airport (SRG)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Semarang
Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Semarang
Adisucipto Airport (JOG)
- Distance
- 88km (55 miles) from Semarang