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Kuching to Balikpapan

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26 h 54 min
1822 km.
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Three ways to Travel from Kuching to Balikpapan

Composite routes from Kuching to Balikpapan

Cheapest
26 h 54 min
Car
1822 km.
from $100
Other
26 h 54 min
Rideshare
1822 km.
from $23.77
4 d 14 h 12 min
Bus, Ferry
786 km.
from $97.79

Transport providers

Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

Website:
malaysiaairlines.com/hq/en.html
Plane from Kuching International Airport to Sultan
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$267.57–$700.78

AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/
Plane from Kuching International Airport to Sultan
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.12–$484.18

Scoot Tigerair

Website:
flyscoot.com/en
Plane from Kuching International Airport to Sultan
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.41–$369.50

Pelita Air

Website:
pelita-air.com/
Plane from Kuching International Airport to Sultan
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.83–$891.90

Other operators

Pelni

Phone:
+62 811-1621-162
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/pelni162/
Other from Pontianak to Surabaya
Ave. Duration:
2d 13h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.21–$30.58
Other from Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Balikpapan
Ave. Duration:
40h 34m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$34.40

ASDP Indonesia Ferry

Phone:
+62 811-1021-191
Email:
Website:
asdp.id/
Other from Penajam to Kariangau
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$0.88

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 Kuching to Pontianak
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.56–$14.02

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kuching to Balikpapan is to bus and ferry which costs $59.78 - $76.09 and takes 4 days 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kuching to Balikpapan is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $119.57 - $336.96 .

How far is it from Kuching to Balikpapan?

The distance between Kuching and Balikpapan is 811 km.

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

The best way to get from Kuching to Balikpapan without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 4 days 14h and costs $59.78 - $76.09 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Kuching to Balikpapan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Balikpapan?

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