Buses to Samarinda
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 Samarinda, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samarinda to Nusantara | Indonesia | 72 km (45 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Samarinda to Bontang | Indonesia | 79 km (49 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Samarinda to Balikpapan | Indonesia | 93 km (58 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Samarinda to Palu | Indonesia | 307 km (190 mi) | about 5 h 45 min |
| Samarinda to Palangkaraya | Indonesia | 407 km (253 mi) | about 7 h 33 min |
| Samarinda to Martapura | Indonesia | 412 km (256 mi) | about 7 h 38 min |
| Samarinda to Banjarbaru | Indonesia | 416 km (259 mi) | about 7 h 43 min |
| Samarinda to Banjarmasin | Indonesia | 424 km (263 mi) | about 7 h 51 min |
| Samarinda to Tarakan | Indonesia | 426 km (265 mi) | about 7 h 54 min |
| Samarinda to Palopo | Indonesia | 439 km (272 mi) | about 8 h 7 min |
| Samarinda to Toli-Toli | Indonesia | 442 km (275 mi) | about 8 h 11 min |
| Samarinda to Parepare | Indonesia | 479 km (298 mi) | about 8 h 50 min |
| Samarinda to Jakarta | Indonesia | 1,308 km (813 mi) | about 23 h 43 min |
| Samarinda to Surabaya | Indonesia | 896 km (556 mi) | about 16 h 19 min |
| Samarinda to Bekasi | Indonesia | 1,295 km (805 mi) | about 23 h 29 min |
| Samarinda to Bandung | Indonesia | 1,277 km (793 mi) | about 23 h 10 min |
| Samarinda to Depok | Indonesia | 1,321 km (821 mi) | about 23 h 57 min |
| Samarinda to Tangerang | Indonesia | 1,327 km (825 mi) | about 24 h 4 min |
| Samarinda to Palembang | Indonesia | 1,404 km (873 mi) | about 25 h 27 min |
| Samarinda to Semarang | Indonesia | 1,039 km (645 mi) | about 18 h 53 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.
Where these facts come from
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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.