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Tawau to Balikpapan

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18 h 43 min
1265 km.
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Tawau, Malaysia → Balikpapan, Indonesia

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Three ways to Travel from Tawau to Balikpapan

Composite routes from Tawau to Balikpapan

Cheapest
18 h 43 min
Car
1265 km.
from $69
Other
18 h 43 min
Rideshare
1265 km.
from $16.50
5 h 35 min
Ferry, Plane
624 km.
from $209.57

Transport providers

Airlines

Super Air Jet

Website:
superairjet.com/en/
Plane from Juwata International Airport to Sultan
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.45–$203.86

Citilink Indonesia

Website:
citilink.co.id/
Plane from Juwata International Airport to Sultan
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.45–$356.76

Other operators

Pelni

Phone:
+62 811-1621-162
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/pelni162/
Other from Kendari to Raha
Ave. Duration:
4h 41m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.47–$15.29
Other from Raha to Makassar
Ave. Duration:
29h 27m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.84–$21.66
Other from Makassar to Balikpapan
Ave. Duration:
25h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$22.93

ASDP Indonesia Ferry

Phone:
+62 811-1021-191
Email:
Website:
asdp.id/
Other from Tarakan to Tolitoli
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$8.22

Indomaya Express

Other from Tawau Ferry Terminal to Tarakan
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.42

KM Tawindo

Other from Tawau Ferry Terminal to Tarakan
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.42

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Tawau to Balikpapan is to ferry and car ferry and taxi which costs $108.70 - $130.43 and takes 4 days 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Tawau to Balikpapan is to ferry and fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $103.26 - $217.39 .

How far is it from Tawau to Balikpapan?

The distance between Tawau and Balikpapan is 679 km. The road distance is 1268.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Tawau to Balikpapan without a car is to ferry and car ferry and taxi which takes 4 days 2h and costs $108.70 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Tawau to Balikpapan, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Tawau to Balikpapan?

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Can I drive from Tawau to Balikpapan?

Yes, the driving distance between Tawau to Balikpapan is 1268 km. It takes approximately 18h 49m to drive from Tawau to 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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