How to travel from Tanjung Pandan to Bontang, Indonesia
The distance between Tanjung Pandan and Bontang is around 1,845km (1,147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 45m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Tanjung Pandan to Bontang by plane, taxi, ferry, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bontang → Tanjung Pandan if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to APT Pranoto (AAP), Taxi
Fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to APT Pranoto (AAP) then take a taxi to Bontang.
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time3h 20m
- Typical costIDR 3,564,755($240)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry, Bus and Taxi
Take a ferry to Tanjung Priok then Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port and then to Balikpapan then take the bus to Samarinda then take a taxi to Bontang.
- Duration3 days 14h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,692,510($115)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Train, Bus and Taxi
Take a ferry to Tanjung Priok then take the train to Surabaya Pasar Turi then take a ferry to Balikpapan then take the bus to Samarinda then take a taxi to Bontang.
- Duration2 days 14h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,692,510($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tanjung Pandan and Bontang
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tanjung Pandan to Bontang by plane, taxi, ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train, then take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around IDR 1,692,510 ($115) and will take around 2 days 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,564,755 ($240).
The distance between Tanjung Pandan and Bontang is around 1,845km (1,147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,137km (706 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Tanjung Pandan and Bontang by plane and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Tanjung Pandan to Bontang is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx IDR 3,564,755 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Tanjung Pandan and Bontang is to take a ferry, then take the train, then take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 1,692,510 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tanjung Pandan and Bontang. We recommend that you fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to APT Pranoto (AAP) then take a taxi to Bontang. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tanjung Pandan and Bontang. We recommend that you fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to APT Pranoto (AAP) then take a taxi to Bontang. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tanjung Pandan to Bontang. We recommend that you fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Bontang. instead which will take 6h 35m.
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 Tanjung Pandan to Bontang. We recommend that you fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Bontang. instead which will take 6h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tanjung Pandan to Bontang is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around IDR 4,313,650 ($290).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tanjung Pandan and Bontang
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to APT Pranoto (AAP), Taxi + 1 similar | 4h 45m | IDR 3,564,755($240) | on demand | 1,845km (1,147 miles) |
| Plane and Taxi | 6h 35m | IDR 4,313,650($290) | on demand | 1,898km (1,180 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Taxi | 3 days 14h | IDR 1,692,510($115) | once a week | 2,419km (1,503 miles) |
Ferry, Train, Bus and Taxi | 2 days 14h | IDR 1,692,510($115) | once a week | 2,501km (1,554 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tanjung Pandan and Bontang
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Ferry operators
Pelni
Train operators
Kereta API
Bus companies
Cendana Mitra Perkasa
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