How to travel from Semarang to Samarinda, Indonesia
The distance between Semarang and Samarinda is around 1,085km (674 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 25m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Semarang to Samarinda by plane, taxi, train, ferry, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Samarinda → Semarang if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to APT Pranoto (AAP).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time3h 20m
- Typical costIDR 2,606,165($175)
Batik Air
+ 1 others1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Surabaya Kota then take a ferry to Balikpapan then take the bus to Samarinda.
- Duration1 day 13h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 599,120($40)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Semarang and Samarinda
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Semarang to Samarinda by plane, taxi, train, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 599,120 ($40) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,591,185 ($175).
The distance between Semarang and Samarinda 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 25m to get from Semarang and Samarinda by plane and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Semarang to Samarinda is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx IDR 2,591,185 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Semarang and Samarinda is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 599,120 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Semarang and Samarinda. We recommend that you fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Samarinda. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Semarang and Samarinda. We recommend that you fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Samarinda. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Semarang and Samarinda. Flights depart from Ahmad Yani (SRG) and arrive at APT Pranoto (AAP) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 3h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Semarang to Samarinda. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Semarang to Samarinda typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Ahmad Yani (SRG) and and arrive into APT Pranoto (AAP).
The closest major airport to Samarinda is Samarinda International Airport (AAP) (AAP) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Samarinda. Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) (BPN) and Kalimarau Airport (BEJ) (BEJ) 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 Semarang to Samarinda. We recommend that you fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Samarinda. instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Semarang to Samarinda is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around IDR 2,591,185 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Semarang and Samarinda
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 45m | IDR 2,606,165($175) | on demand | 1,790km (1,112 miles) |
| Plane and Taxi | 3h 25m | IDR 2,591,185($175) | on demand | 1,085km (674 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 13h | IDR 599,120($40) | once a week | 1,613km (1,002 miles) |
| Bus to Surabaya Kota, ferry | 1 day 19h | IDR 659,030($44) | once a week | 1,612km (1,002 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Car | 1 day 9h | IDR 718,940($48) | once a week | 1,535km (954 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Semarang and Samarinda
Bus companies
Damri
Jahe Raya
Nusantara
Cendana Mitra Perkasa
Ferry operators
Pelni
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Batik Air
Citilink Indonesia
Train operators
Kereta API
Airports near Samarinda
The following major airports near Samarinda offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Samarinda International Airport (AAP)
- Distance
- 19km (12 miles) from Samarinda
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
- Distance
- 88km (55 miles) from Samarinda
Kalimarau Airport (BEJ)
- Distance
- 297km (185 miles) from Samarinda