How to travel from Surakarta to Bontang, Indonesia
The distance between Surakarta and Bontang is around 1,292km (803 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Surakarta to Bontang by plane, taxi, train, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bontang → Surakarta if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Solo (SOC) to APT Pranoto (AAP) then take a taxi to Bontang.
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time3h 30m
- Typical costIDR 3,459,910($230)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Taxi and Ferry
Take a taxi to Surabaya Ujung then take a ferry to Kamal then Surabaya Ujung and then to Balikpapan then take a taxi to Bontang.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 3,280,170($220)
Multiple operators
Bus, Ferry and Taxi
Take the bus to Surabaya then take a ferry to Balikpapan then take the bus to Samarinda then take a taxi to Bontang.
- Duration1 day 16h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,362,995($90)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Surakarta and Bontang
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Surakarta to Bontang by plane, taxi, train, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take a taxi which costs around IDR 1,362,995 ($90) and will take around 1 day 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,459,910 ($230).
The distance between Surakarta and Bontang is around 1,292km (803 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,129km (701 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Surakarta and Bontang by plane and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Surakarta to Bontang is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 3,459,910 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Surakarta and Bontang is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 1,362,995 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Surakarta and Bontang. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to APT Pranoto (AAP) then take a taxi to Bontang. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Surakarta and Bontang. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to APT Pranoto (AAP) then take a taxi to Bontang. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Surakarta to Bontang. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to APT Pranoto (AAP) then take a taxi to Bontang. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Bontang is Samarinda International Airport (AAP) (AAP) which is approximately 60km (38 miles) from Bontang. 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 Surakarta to Bontang. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to APT Pranoto (AAP) then take a taxi to Bontang. instead which will take 4h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surakarta to Bontang is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around IDR 3,459,910 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Surakarta and Bontang
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 4 similar | 4h 50m | IDR 3,459,910($230) | hourly | 1,923km (1,195 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Taxi | 5h 50m | IDR 4,957,705($330) | every 3 hours | 1,896km (1,178 miles) |
| Train to Wates, plane and taxi | 6h 35m | IDR 3,744,490($250) | every 20 mins | 1,388km (862 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Taxi | 6h 40m | IDR 3,325,105($220) | twice daily | 1,301km (809 miles) |
| Train to Gubeng, plane and taxi | 6h 55m | IDR 2,875,765($190) | once daily | 1,292km (803 miles) |
Taxi and Ferry | 1 day 11h | IDR 3,280,170($220) | once a week | 1,633km (1,015 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Taxi + 2 similar | 1 day 16h | IDR 1,362,995($90) | once a week | 1,641km (1,020 miles) |
| Train, Ferry, Bus and Taxi | 1 day 12h | IDR 1,422,905($95) | once a week | 1,635km (1,016 miles) |
| Train to Surabaya Pasar Turi, ferry, bus and taxi | 1 day 14h | IDR 1,407,930($95) | once a week | 1,652km (1,026 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Surakarta and Bontang
Airlines
Batik Air
Citilink Indonesia
Wings Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Ferry operators
Pelni
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Bus companies
Kramat Djati
Cendana Mitra Perkasa
Putra Agung
Train operators
Prambanan Ekspres
Kereta API
Airports near Bontang
The following major airports near Bontang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Samarinda International Airport (AAP)
- Distance
- 60km (38 miles) from Bontang
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
- Distance
- 166km (103 miles) from Bontang
Kalimarau Airport (BEJ)
- Distance
- 226km (140 miles) from Bontang