Buses to Balikpapan
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Balikpapan, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balikpapan to Nusantara | Indonesia | 35 km (22 mi) | about 53 min |
| Balikpapan to Loa Janan | Indonesia | 82 km (51 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Balikpapan to Samarinda | Indonesia | 93 km (58 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Balikpapan to Bontang | Indonesia | 172 km (107 mi) | about 3 h 20 min |
| Balikpapan to Martapura | Indonesia | 323 km (201 mi) | about 6 h 3 min |
| Balikpapan to Banjarbaru | Indonesia | 328 km (204 mi) | about 6 h 8 min |
| Balikpapan to Banjarmasin | Indonesia | 338 km (210 mi) | about 6 h 18 min |
| Balikpapan to Palangkaraya | Indonesia | 340 km (211 mi) | about 6 h 21 min |
| Balikpapan to Palu | Indonesia | 341 km (212 mi) | about 6 h 22 min |
| Balikpapan to Palopo | Indonesia | 421 km (261 mi) | about 7 h 48 min |
| Balikpapan to Parepare | Indonesia | 436 km (271 mi) | about 8 h 4 min |
| Balikpapan to Sampit | Indonesia | 453 km (282 mi) | about 8 h 23 min |
| Balikpapan to Jakarta | Indonesia | 1,237 km (768 mi) | about 22 h 26 min |
| Balikpapan to Surabaya | Indonesia | 804 km (500 mi) | about 14 h 41 min |
| Balikpapan to Bekasi | Indonesia | 1,223 km (760 mi) | about 22 h 12 min |
| Balikpapan to Bandung | Indonesia | 1,200 km (746 mi) | about 21 h 47 min |
| Balikpapan to Depok | Indonesia | 1,248 km (776 mi) | about 22 h 39 min |
| Balikpapan to Tangerang | Indonesia | 1,256 km (781 mi) | about 22 h 47 min |
| Balikpapan to Palembang | Indonesia | 1,355 km (842 mi) | about 24 h 34 min |
| Balikpapan to Semarang | Indonesia | 954 km (593 mi) | about 17 h 22 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.