The distance between Surabaya and Samarinda is around 954km (593 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Surabaya to Samarinda by plane, taxi, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Juanda International (SUB) to APT Pranoto (AAP).
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Take a ferry to Balikpapan then drive to Samarinda.
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There are several options for getting from Surabaya to Samarinda by plane, taxi, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around IDR 539,205 ($36) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,246,695 ($150).
The distance between Surabaya and Samarinda is around 954km (593 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 895km (556 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Surabaya and Samarinda by plane.
The quickest way to get from Surabaya to Samarinda is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx IDR 2,246,695 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Surabaya and Samarinda is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around IDR 539,205 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Surabaya and Samarinda. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to APT Pranoto (AAP). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Surabaya and Samarinda. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to APT Pranoto (AAP). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Yes you can fly from Surabaya and Samarinda. Flights depart from Juanda International (SUB) and arrive at APT Pranoto (AAP). The flight takes around 1h 30m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Surabaya and Samarinda with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.
Citilink Indonesia and Lion Mentari Airlines fly between Surabaya and Samarinda. Flights depart from Juanda International (SUB) and and arrive into APT Pranoto (AAP). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.
The flight from Surabaya to Samarinda typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Juanda International (SUB) 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Surabaya to Samarinda. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to APT Pranoto (AAP). instead which will take 2h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surabaya to Samarinda is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around IDR 2,246,695 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 10m | IDR 2,246,695($150) | on demand | 967km (601 miles) |
Plane and Taxi | 3h 25m | IDR 2,681,055($180) | on demand | 954km (593 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1 day 6h | IDR 539,205($36) | once a week | 1,257km (781 miles) |
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The following major airports near Samarinda offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.