How to travel from Samarinda to Ubud, Indonesia
The distance between Samarinda and Ubud is around 1,007km (626 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Samarinda to Ubud by plane, bus, car, ferry, train and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ubud → Samarinda if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Ngurah Rai (DPS).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical costIDR 3,010,570($200)
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 Ubud
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Samarinda to Ubud by plane, bus, car, ferry, train and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 823,790 ($55) and will take around 1 day 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,010,570 ($200).
The distance between Samarinda and Ubud is around 1,007km (626 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 914km (568 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Samarinda and Ubud by plane.
The quickest way to get from Samarinda to Ubud is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx IDR 3,010,570 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Samarinda and Ubud is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 823,790 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Samarinda and Ubud. We recommend that you fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Samarinda and Ubud. We recommend that you fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Samarinda and Ubud. 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 Ubud. There is however a flight that goes via Juanda International (SUB). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Samarinda to Ubud typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from APT Pranoto (AAP) and and arrive into Ngurah Rai (DPS).
The closest major airport to Ubud is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Ubud. 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 Ubud. We recommend that you fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samarinda to Ubud is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around IDR 3,010,570 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Samarinda and Ubud
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 25m | IDR 3,010,570($200) | on demand | 1,286km (799 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 10m | IDR 3,399,995($225) | twice daily | 1,007km (626 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 20h | IDR 868,720($58) | once a week | 1,692km (1,051 miles) |
| Bus to Balikpapan, ferry | 1 day 21h | IDR 823,790($55) | once a week | 1,739km (1,080 miles) |
| Car, Ferry, Train and Taxi | 1 day 15h | IDR 2,186,780($145) | once a week | 1,700km (1,057 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Samarinda and Ubud
Bus companies
Cendana Mitra Perkasa
Jahe Raya
Gunung Harta
Kamilah Tour & Travel
Bali Jaya Trans
Train operators
Kereta API
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
Ferry operators
Pelni
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Airports near Ubud
The following major airports near Ubud offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
- Distance
- 29km (18 miles) from Ubud
Blimbingsari Airport (BWX)
- Distance
- 104km (64 miles) from Ubud
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
- Distance
- 115km (71 miles) from Ubud