Balikpapan to Makassar by train
Makassar lies 519 km (323 mi) south-east of Balikpapan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h 28 min at the speeds typical of Indonesia rail, over roughly 634 km (394 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Balikpapan | Makassar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 695,287 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 67 m (220 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
Where to book trains from Balikpapan to Makassar
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Staying in Makassar
Our booking partner lists 548 places to stay in Makassar. Of the 525 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (286). Across 26 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 5,388 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Makassar from Balikpapan?
519 km (323 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Balikpapan; by road roughly 634 km (394 mi).
How long does it take to get from Balikpapan to Makassar by train?
About 7 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Balikpapan and Makassar?
No, both are on Asia/Makassar at the moment.
Where can I stay in Makassar?
Our booking partner lists 548 places to stay in Makassar, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.