How to travel from Tanjung Pandan to Balikpapan, Indonesia

There are several options for getting from Tanjung Pandan to Balikpapan by plane, ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 748,900 ($50) and will take around 3 days 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,905,725 ($195).

The distance between Tanjung Pandan and Balikpapan is around 1,682km (1,045 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,036km (644 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Tanjung Pandan and Balikpapan by plane.

The quickest way to get from Tanjung Pandan to Balikpapan is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx IDR 2,905,725 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Tanjung Pandan and Balikpapan is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 748,900 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Tanjung Pandan and Balikpapan. We recommend that you fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN). instead which will take 4hrs.

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tanjung Pandan and Balikpapan. We recommend that you fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN). instead which will take 4hrs.

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Tanjung Pandan and Balikpapan. The ferry typically takes around 3 days 10h and departs once a week.

Pelni run the ferry services between Tanjung Pandan and Balikpapan. Ferries run once a week and take around 3 days 10h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Yes you can fly from Tanjung Pandan and Balikpapan. Flights depart from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) and arrive at Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Tanjung Pandan to Balikpapan. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Tanjung Pandan to Balikpapan typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) and and arrive into Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN).

The closest major airport to Balikpapan is Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) (BPN) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Balikpapan. Samarinda International Airport (AAP) (AAP) and Gusti Syamsir Alam Airport (KBU) (KBU) 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 Tanjung Pandan to Balikpapan. We recommend that you fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN). instead which will take 4hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tanjung Pandan to Balikpapan is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around IDR 2,905,725 ($195).