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Kuching to Balikpapan

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25 h 51 min
1676 km.
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Kuching, Malaysia → Balikpapan, Indonesia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kuching to Balikpapan

Composite routes from Kuching to Balikpapan

Cheapest
25 h 51 min
Car
1676 km.
from $92
Fastest
2 h 20 min
Plane
Other
4 d 14 h 12 min
Bus, Ferry
786 km.
from $97.79

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
Malaysia Airlines
Website
AirAsia
Website
Scoot Tigerair
Website
Pelita Air
Website
Malaysia Airlines
Website
10h
Friday
$267.57–$700.78
AirAsia
Website
8h 35m
Friday and Sunday
$191.12–$484.18
Scoot Tigerair
Website
7h 20m
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$127.41–$369.50
Pelita Air
Website
5h 25m
Every day
$254.83–$891.90
Other operators
Found: 2
Pelni
Website
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Website
Pelni
Website
2d 13h
Once daily
$24.21–$30.58
+62 811-1621-162
+62 811-1621-162
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Website
1h
Hourly
$0.88
+62 811-1021-191
+62 811-1021-191
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bus operators
Found: 1
Bintang Jaya Express
Website
Bintang Jaya Express
Website
6h 30m
Twice daily
$9.56–$14.02
+6 082 531 133
+6 082 531 133
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

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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