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Balikpapan, Indonesia → Medan, Indonesia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Balikpapan to Medan

Composite routes from Balikpapan to Medan

Cheapest
6 d 1 h 45 min
Car
3736 km.
from $205
Other
4 d 18 h 27 min
Ferry, Train
2088 km.
from $126.29
4 d 21 h 3 min
Ferry, Bus
2088 km.
from $138.20
5 d 13 h 48 min
Ferry
2088 km.
from $127.08

Transport providers

Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

Website:
malaysiaairlines.com/hq/en.html
Plane from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Medan
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$56.05–$254.76

Super Air Jet

Website:
superairjet.com/en/
Plane from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Medan
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.59–$369.40

Garuda Indonesia

Website:
garuda-indonesia.com
Plane from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Medan
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$343.92

Citilink Indonesia

Website:
citilink.co.id/
Plane from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Medan
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.85–$331.18

Lion Mentari Airlines

Website:
lionair.co.id/
Plane from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Medan
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$305.71

Other operators

Pelni

Phone:
+62 811-1621-162
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/pelni162/
Other from Balikpapan to Surabaya
Ave. Duration:
40h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$33.12
Other from Port of Tanjung Priok to Belawan
Ave. Duration:
2d 14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.94–$45.86
Other from Surabaya to Tanjung
Ave. Duration:
28h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$25.48

Train operators

Kereta API

Phone:
021-121
Email:
Website:
kai.id/
Train from Surabaya Pasar Turi to Jakarta
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.55–$25.48

Bus operators

Damri

Phone:
(021) 1500 825
Email:
Website:
damri.co.id/
Bus from Surabaya Kota to Jakarta
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$38.21

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Balikpapan to Medan?

The cheapest way to get from Balikpapan to Medan is to ferry which costs $76.09 - $97.83 and takes 5 days 13h.

What is the fastest way to get from Balikpapan to Medan?

The fastest way to get from Balikpapan to Medan is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $53.26 - $228.26 .

How far is it from Balikpapan to Medan?

The distance between Balikpapan and Medan is 2116 km.

How do I travel from Balikpapan to Medan without a car?

The best way to get from Balikpapan to Medan without a car is to ferry and train which takes 4 days 18h and costs $70.65 - $103.26 .

How long does it take to get from Balikpapan to Medan?

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Balikpapan to Medan, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Balikpapan and Medan?

Medan is 1h behind Balikpapan. It is currently 16:06 in Balikpapan and 15:06 in Medan.

Where can I stay near Medan?

There are 473+ hotels available in Medan. Prices start at $21.63 per night.
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