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2 d 16 h 8 min
3068 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dumai to Balikpapan

Composite routes from Dumai to Balikpapan

Cheapest
2 d 16 h 8 min
Car
3068 km.
from $168
Other
10 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
1740 km.
from $10.87
4 d 21 h 10 min
Ferry
1740 km.
from $140.17
10 h
Ferry, Plane
1740 km.
from $263.29

Transport providers

Airlines

Singapore Airlines

Website:
singaporeair.com/
Plane from Simpang Tiga Airport to Sultan
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.54–$585.94
Plane from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan
Ave. Duration:
5h 48m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$394.87

Malaysia Airlines

Website:
malaysiaairlines.com/hq/en.html
Plane from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$242.02–$636.89

AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/
Plane from Simpang Tiga Airport to Sultan
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.38–$382.13
Plane from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.85–$484.04

Scoot Tigerair

Website:
flyscoot.com/en
Plane from Simpang Tiga Airport to Sultan
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.54–$585.94
Plane from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$394.87

Super Air Jet

Website:
superairjet.com/en/
Plane from Simpang Tiga Airport to Sultan
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.49–$636.89

Garuda Indonesia

Website:
garuda-indonesia.com
Plane from Simpang Tiga Airport to Sultan
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.49–$1,273.78

Citilink Indonesia

Website:
citilink.co.id/
Plane from Simpang Tiga Airport to Sultan
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$242.02–$624.15

Lion Mentari Airlines

Website:
lionair.co.id/
Plane from Simpang Tiga Airport to Sultan
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$229.28–$534.99

Pelita Air

Website:
pelita-air.com/
Plane from Simpang Tiga Airport to Sultan
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.49–$891.64

Bus operators

StarMart Express

Phone:
+65 6396 5681
Email:
Website:
starmartbus.com/
Bus from Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre to Klia
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.64–$10.83

Yanti Group

Phone:
+62 852-6512-1960
Bus from Dumai Terminal AKAP to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Once daily

Other operators

Pelni

Phone:
+62 811-1621-162
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/pelni162/
Other from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Port
Ave. Duration:
39h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$34.39
Other from Tanjung Priok to Surabaya
Ave. Duration:
28h 34m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.65–$26.75
Other from Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Balikpapan
Ave. Duration:
40h 34m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$34.39
Other from Pelabuhan Sri Bayintan Kijang to Surabaya
Ave. Duration:
2d 23h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.39–$42.03

ASDP Indonesia Ferry

Phone:
+62 811-1021-191
Email:
Website:
asdp.id/
Other from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Sri
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.40

Batam Jet

Other from Dumai to Tanjung
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.88

Indomal Fast Ferry

Website:
indomalfastferry.com/
Other from Dumai to Melaka
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.91

Tunas Rupat

Phone:
06-2832506
Email:
Other from Dumai to Melaka
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.76

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dumai to Balikpapan is to ferry and car ferry which costs $81.52 - $103.26 and takes 5 days 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumai to Balikpapan is to ferry and bus and fly which takes 10h and costs $141.30 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct ferry between Dumai and Balikpapan?

No, there is no direct ferry from Dumai to Balikpapan. However, there are services departing from Dumai and arriving at Balikpapan via Tanjung Balai Karimun, Tanjung Priok and Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 21h.

How far is it from Dumai to Balikpapan?

The distance between Dumai and Balikpapan is 1921 km.

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

The best way to get from Dumai to Balikpapan without a car is to ferry which takes 4 days 21h and costs $86.96 - $108.70 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 22m to get from Dumai to Balikpapan, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dumai and Balikpapan?

Balikpapan is 1h ahead of Dumai. It is currently 16:49 in Dumai and 17:49 in Balikpapan.

Where can I stay near Balikpapan?

There are 86+ hotels available in Balikpapan. Prices start at $20.39 per night.
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