How to travel from Uluwatu to Bontang, Indonesia
The distance between Uluwatu and Bontang is around 1,103km (685 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 50m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Uluwatu to Bontang by plane, taxi, bus, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bontang → Uluwatu if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Bontang.
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical costIDR 4,613,210($310)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus, Ferry and Taxi
Take the bus to Kantor Surabaya Peneleh then take a ferry to Balikpapan then take the bus to Samarinda then take a taxi to Bontang.
- Duration1 day 22h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,992,070($135)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Uluwatu and Bontang
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Uluwatu to Bontang by plane, taxi, bus, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry, then take the train and then take a taxi which costs around IDR 1,857,265 ($125) and will take around 1 day 20h. 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 4,613,210 ($310).
The distance between Uluwatu and Bontang is around 1,103km (685 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,030km (640 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Uluwatu and Bontang by plane and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Uluwatu to Bontang is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 4,613,210 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Uluwatu and Bontang is to take the bus, then take a ferry, then take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 1,857,265 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Uluwatu and Bontang. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) 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 Uluwatu and Bontang. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) 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 Uluwatu to Bontang. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) 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 Uluwatu to Bontang. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) 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 Uluwatu to Bontang is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around IDR 4,613,210 ($310).
Compare travel optionsbetween Uluwatu and Bontang
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 1 similar | 4h 50m | IDR 4,613,210($310) | on demand | 1,103km (685 miles) |
| Fly to APT Pranoto (AAP), Taxi | 5h 30m | IDR 5,511,885($370) | on demand | 2,435km (1,513 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Taxi + 2 similar | 1 day 22h | IDR 1,992,070($135) | once a week | 1,837km (1,141 miles) |
| Bus to Jember, ferry and taxi | 1 day 23h | IDR 1,902,200($125) | once a week | 1,896km (1,178 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry, Train and Taxi | 1 day 20h | IDR 1,857,265($125) | once a week | 1,851km (1,150 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Uluwatu and Bontang
Bus companies
Local Bus Indonesia
Cendana Mitra Perkasa
Gunung Harta
LADJU Trans
Kamilah Tour & Travel
Train operators
Kereta API
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Pelni
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