THE SHORT VERSION
Samarinda to Balikpapan at a glance.
- From
- Samarinda
- Road distance
- About 115 km
- Straight line
- 88 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~1 h 30 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Balikpapan to Samarinda →
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Samarinda
Boarding points depend on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from their office or your hotel. Your ticket shows the exact place and check-in time.
Arriving in Balikpapan
Ask the seller where the service ends in Balikpapan. A town-name stop can be a bus station some way from the centre, and the last stretch to your accommodation is usually up to you.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
KEEP GOING
From Balikpapan, the road continues.
12Go's list doesn't include onward buses from Balikpapan yet.
All buses from and to BalikpapanGOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Samarinda from Balikpapan by road?+
About 115 km by road (88 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Samarinda to Balikpapan take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 1 h 30 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Samarinda?+
It depends on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Balikpapan to Samarinda?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Balikpapan to Samarinda guide.
Where does the bus from Samarinda arrive in Balikpapan?+
It depends on the operator. Some services end at the local bus station, others at an office or a stop on the main road. Ask the seller for the drop-off address before you book.
What kind of bus runs from Samarinda to Balikpapan?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Samarinda to Balikpapan bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Still deciding? Check today's departures, then book your seat.
Book Samarinda → Balikpapan on 12GoFOLLOW THE INFORMATION
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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