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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Balikpapan to Bontang
Cheapest price on Sep 18
kr132
Average ticket price on Sep 18
kr147
Fastest journey on Sep 18
4 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
5 h
Buses on Sep 18
37
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Balikpapan to Bontang is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Balikpapan to Bontang will cost around kr147 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr132.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 37 buses from Balikpapan to Bontang, including 37 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 172 km distance in an average of 5 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 5 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
SUN JAYA TRANS1:30 PM7h15Balikpapan, Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport8:45 PMBontang Intersectionkr1321One-way0 transfers- SUN JAYA TRANS2:00 PM6h45Balikpapan Area8:45 PMBontang Intersectionkr1321One-way0 transfers
- SUN JAYA TRANS1:30 PM7h25Balikpapan, Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport8:55 PMBontangkr1321One-way0 transfers
BANYUMILI TRANS11:15 AM5h45Balikpapan Area5:00 PMBontang Intersectionkr1361One-way0 transfers- BANYUMILI TRANS7:30 PM6h00Balikpapan Area1:30 AMBontangkr1361One-way0 transfers
011:00 AM4h30Balikpapan3:30 PMBontangkr1421One-way0 transfers- 02:00 PM4h30Balikpapan6:30 PMBontangkr1421One-way0 transfers
- 010:00 PM4h30Balikpapan2:30 AMBontangkr1421One-way0 transfers
- BANYUMILI TRANS11:15 AM5h45Balikpapan Area5:00 PMBontang Intersectionkr1361One-way0 transfers
- BANYUMILI TRANS9:15 PM5h45Balikpapan Area3:00 AMBontang Intersectionkr1361One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Balikpapan to Bontang
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Balikpapan to Bontang among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr151 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr151, while a flight costs an average of kr1315.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr151 Average price Cheapest | kr1315 Average price | kr182 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Balikpapan to Bontang:
A bus is kr1164 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Balikpapan to Bontang costing on average kr1315.
Other travel options to Bontang take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 2m.
Tickets start at around kr151 compared to roughly kr182 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr31. The journey takes 7h 2m versus 4h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Infobus, Banyumili Trans.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Balikpapan to Bontang Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Banyumili Trans | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr125 |
Operator Sun Jaya Trans | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price kr156 |
Operator Banyumili Trans | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr136 |
Operator Banyumili Trans | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr136 |
Operator Banyumili Trans | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr136 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr142 |
Operator Banyumili Trans | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr136 |
Operator Sun Jaya Trans | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr154 |
Operator Banyumili Trans | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr136 |
Operator Banyumili Trans | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr136 |
Operator Sun Jaya Trans | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr132 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr142 |
Operator Sun Jaya Trans | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr132 |
Operator Sun Jaya Trans | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr154 |
Operator Sun Jaya Trans | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr154 |
Operator Sun Jaya Trans | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr154 |
Operator Sun Jaya Trans | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr154 |
Operator Sun Jaya Trans | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr154 |
Operator Sun Jaya Trans | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr154 |
Operator Banyumili Trans | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr136 |
Operator Sun Jaya Trans | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr154 |
Operator Banyumili Trans | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr136 |
Operator Sun Jaya Trans | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr154 |
Operator Sun Jaya Trans | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr154 |
Operator Banyumili Trans | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr136 |
Operator Banyumili Trans | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr136 |
Operator Sun Jaya Trans | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr154 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price kr142 |
Operator Sun Jaya Trans | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr154 |
Operator Sun Jaya Trans | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr154 |
Live departures
Balikpapan to Bontang bus times
The table below shows live departures for Balikpapan to Bontang buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BANYUMILI TRANS | 7:30 PM Balikpapan Area | 6h00 | 1:30 AM Bontang | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BANYUMILI TRANS | 7:45 PM Balikpapan Area | 5h45 | 1:30 AM Bontang Intersection | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BANYUMILI TRANS | 9:00 PM Balikpapan Area | 6h00 | 3:00 AM Bontang | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 10:00 PM Balikpapan | 4h30 | 2:30 AM Bontang | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BANYUMILI TRANS | 9:15 PM Balikpapan Area | 5h45 | 3:00 AM Bontang Intersection | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BANYUMILI TRANS | 9:00 AM Balikpapan Area | 6h00 | 3:00 PM Bontang | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BANYUMILI TRANS | 9:15 AM Balikpapan Area | 5h45 | 3:00 PM Bontang Intersection | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 11:00 AM Balikpapan | 4h30 | 3:30 PM Bontang | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 11:00 AM Balikpapan | 6h45 | 5:45 PM Bontang | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BANYUMILI TRANS | 11:00 AM Balikpapan Area | 6h00 | 5:00 PM Bontang | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BANYUMILI TRANS | 11:15 AM Balikpapan Area | 5h45 | 5:00 PM Bontang Intersection | 0 transfersDirect | |
| SUN JAYA TRANS | 12:00 PM Balikpapan Area | 6h45 | 6:45 PM Bontang Intersection | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BANYUMILI TRANS | 1:00 PM Balikpapan Area | 6h00 | 7:00 PM Bontang | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 2:00 PM Balikpapan | 6h45 | 8:45 PM Bontang | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 2:00 PM Balikpapan | 4h30 | 6:30 PM Bontang | 0 transfersDirect | |
| BANYUMILI TRANS | 1:15 PM Balikpapan Area | 5h45 | 7:00 PM Bontang Intersection | 0 transfersDirect | |
| SUN JAYA TRANS | 1:30 PM Balikpapan, Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport | 7h15 | 8:45 PM Bontang Intersection | 0 transfersDirect | |
| SUN JAYA TRANS | 1:30 PM Balikpapan, Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport | 7h25 | 8:55 PM Bontang | 0 transfersDirect | |
| SUN JAYA TRANS | 2:00 PM Balikpapan Area | 6h45 | 8:45 PM Bontang Intersection | 0 transfersDirect | |
| SUN JAYA TRANS | 2:30 PM Balikpapan, Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport | 7h15 | 9:45 PM Bontang Intersection | 0 transfersDirect | |
| SUN JAYA TRANS | 2:30 PM Balikpapan, Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport | 7h25 | 9:55 PM Bontang | 0 transfersDirect | |
| SUN JAYA TRANS | 3:00 PM Balikpapan Area | 6h45 | 9:45 PM Bontang Intersection | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Balikpapan to Bontang
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Buses from Balikpapan to Bontang run on average 32 times per day, taking around 7h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr124 if you book in advance.
There are 32 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 106 miles (172 km) distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 106 miles (172 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price kr124 |
Buses per day 32 |
Direct buses 32 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: Sun Jaya Trans, Banyumili Trans, Infobus from Balikpapan to BontangYou can travel by bus between Balikpapan to Bontang with Sun Jaya Trans, Banyumili Trans, Infobus for as low as kr124. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Balikpapan to Bontang
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Balikpapan to Bontang by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bontang, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Balikpapan to Bontang
Most Balikpapan to Bontang buses use the Balikpapan Area to Bontang Intersection station pair. Use this guide to compare Balikpapan and Bontang bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Balikpapan station do buses to Bontang leave from?
Getting to Balikpapan Area from Balikpapan city centre
Balikpapan Area is 8 km from Balikpapan city centre. Public transport options include:
Balikpapan Area bus station facilities and services
Balikpapan Area has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM available inside terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Balikpapan Area.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Balikpapan Area: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Balikpapan Area: Basic ramps available.
Getting to Balikpapan from Balikpapan city centre
Balikpapan is 4 km from Balikpapan city centre. Public transport options include:
Balikpapan bus station facilities and services
Balikpapan has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Balikpapan. ATMs are available at Balikpapan.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Balikpapan.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Balikpapan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Balikpapan: Ramps are available for wheelchair access.
Which Bontang station do buses from Balikpapan arrive at?
Getting to Bontang Intersection from Bontang city centre
Bontang Intersection is 1 km from Bontang city centre. Public transport options include:
Bontang Intersection bus station facilities and services
Bontang Intersection has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Small food stalls and warung nearby
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bontang Intersection.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bontang Intersection: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bontang Intersection: Basic accessibility.
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