Balikpapan to South Tangerang by train
South Tangerang lies 1,253 km (778 mi) south-west of Balikpapan, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 18 h 1 min at the speeds typical of Indonesia rail, over roughly 1,528 km (950 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Balikpapan | South Tangerang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 695,287 | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 67 m (220 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Serpong railway station, Jurangmangu railway station, Pondok Ranji railway station |
Clocks in South Tangerang are 1 h behind Balikpapan right now, so a 18 h 1 min journey lands only 17 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
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Staying in South Tangerang
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Common questions
How far is South Tangerang from Balikpapan?
1,253 km (778 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Balikpapan; by road roughly 1,528 km (950 mi).
How long does it take to get from Balikpapan to South Tangerang by train?
About 18 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Balikpapan and South Tangerang?
South Tangerang is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Makassar).
Where can I stay in South Tangerang?
Our booking partner lists 732 places to stay in South Tangerang, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
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.