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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Balikpapan to Kuching

Composite routes from Balikpapan to Kuching

Cheapest
26 h 59 min
Car
1819 km.
from $100
Other
4 d 14 h 12 min
Ferry, Bus
786 km.
from $93.95

Transport providers

Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

Website:
malaysiaairlines.com/hq/en.html
Plane from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Kuching
Ave. Duration:
10h 11m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$114.64–$267.49

AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/
Plane from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Kuching
Ave. Duration:
13h 55m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$203.80

Scoot Tigerair

Website:
flyscoot.com/en
Plane from Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman Airport to Kuching
Ave. Duration:
15h 5m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$57.32–$165.59

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 Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Pontianak
Ave. Duration:
2d 13h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$29.30

ASDP Indonesia Ferry

Phone:
+62 811-1021-191
Email:
Website:
asdp.id/
Other from Kariangau to Penajam
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$0.85

Bus operators

Bintang Jaya Express

Phone:
+6 082 531 133
Email:
Website:
easybook.com/bus/operator/bintang-jaya-express-sdn-bhd?source=rome2rio
Bus from Pontianak to Kuching
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$12.74

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Balikpapan to Kuching is to ferry and bus which costs $54.35 - $76.09 and takes 4 days 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Balikpapan to Kuching is to fly which takes 7h 38m and costs $59.78 - $163.04 .

How far is it from Balikpapan to Kuching?

The distance between Balikpapan and Kuching is 811 km.

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

The best way to get from Balikpapan to Kuching without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 4 days 14h and costs $54.35 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Balikpapan to Kuching, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kuching?

There are 963+ hotels available in Kuching. Prices start at $10.82 per night.
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