How to travel from Samarinda to Tuban, Indonesia

The distance between Samarinda and Tuban is around 1,061km (659 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Samarinda to Tuban by plane, train, taxi, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TubanSamarinda if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Solo (SOC) then take the train to Babat.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 3,654,620($245)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car, Ferry and Train

Drive to Balikpapan then take a ferry to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port then take the train to Babat.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 853,745($57)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samarinda and Tuban

There are several options for getting from Samarinda to Tuban by plane, train, taxi, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive, then take a ferry and then take the train which costs around IDR 853,745 ($57) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,126,870 ($140).

The distance between Samarinda and Tuban is around 1,061km (659 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 908km (564 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Samarinda and Tuban by plane, train and taxi.

The quickest way to get from Samarinda to Tuban is to fly, then take the train and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx IDR 2,126,870 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Samarinda and Tuban is to drive, then take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 853,745 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Samarinda and Tuban. We recommend that you fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Juanda International (SUB) then take the train to Gubeng and then to Babat then take a taxi to Tuban. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Samarinda and Tuban. We recommend that you fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Juanda International (SUB) then take the train to Gubeng and then to Babat then take a taxi to Tuban. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Samarinda to Tuban. We recommend that you fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Juanda International (SUB) then take the train to Gubeng and then to Babat then take a taxi to Tuban. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Tuban is Juanda International Airport (SUB) (SUB) which is approximately 99km (62 miles) from Tuban. Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) (MLG) and Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC) (SOC) 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 Tuban. We recommend that you fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Juanda International (SUB) then take the train to Gubeng and then to Babat then take a taxi to Tuban. instead which will take 4h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samarinda to Tuban is to fly, then take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around IDR 2,126,870 ($140).

How do I get from Samarinda to Tuban

Compare travel optionsbetween Samarinda and Tuban

Transport options from Samarinda to Tuban
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
8h 10m
IDR 3,654,620($245)
once daily2,084km (1,295 miles)
Plane, Train and Taxi4h 55m
IDR 2,126,870($140)
once daily1,074km (667 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7h 25m
IDR 2,815,855($190)
twice daily1,307km (812 miles)
Bus to Balikpapan Airport, plane and train7h 35m
IDR 2,666,075($180)
once daily1,061km (659 miles)
Car, Ferry and Train
1 day 8h
IDR 853,745($57)
once a week1,354km (841 miles)

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Airports near Tuban

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

SUB
Juanda International Airport (SUB)
International Airport
Distance
99km (62 miles) from Tuban
MLG
Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
137km (85 miles) from Tuban
SOC
Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Tuban