Samarinda to Balikpapan by train
Balikpapan lies 93 km (58 mi) south of Samarinda, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 20 min at the speeds typical of Indonesia rail, over roughly 114 km (71 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Samarinda | Balikpapan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 865,306 | 695,287 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 67 m (220 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
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Staying in Balikpapan
Our booking partner lists 123 places to stay in Balikpapan. Of the 113 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (58), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 1,495 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Balikpapan from Samarinda?
93 km (58 mi) in a straight line, south of Samarinda; by road roughly 114 km (71 mi).
How long does it take to get from Samarinda to Balikpapan by train?
About 1 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Samarinda and Balikpapan?
No, both are on Asia/Makassar at the moment.
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 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.