South Tangerang to Balikpapan by train
Balikpapan lies 1,253 km (778 mi) north-east of South Tangerang, +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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| South Tangerang | Balikpapan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.4 million | 695,287 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 67 m (220 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
| Stations on record | Serpong railway station, Jurangmangu railway station, Pondok Ranji railway station | none listed |
Clocks in Balikpapan are 1 h ahead of South Tangerang right now, so a 18 h 1 min journey lands 19 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
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Staying in Balikpapan
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Common questions
How far is Balikpapan from South Tangerang?
1,253 km (778 mi) in a straight line, north-east of South Tangerang; by road roughly 1,528 km (950 mi).
How long does it take to get from South Tangerang to Balikpapan 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 South Tangerang and Balikpapan?
Balikpapan is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Makassar against Asia/Jakarta).
Where can I stay in Balikpapan?
Our booking partner lists 123 places to stay in Balikpapan, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.