The cheapest and fastest coaches from Balikpapan to Bontang
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 45 m
Buses per day
34
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Balikpapan to Bontang is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Balikpapan to Bontang will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $17.
Of the 34 buses that leave Balikpapan for Bontang every day 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 172 km distance in an average of 5 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
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.
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Balikpapan to Bontang bus times
The table below shows live departures for Balikpapan to Bontang coaches for today, Saturday, 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BANYUMILI TRANS | 11:30 am Balikpapan Area | 8h06 | 7:36 pm Bontang Intersection | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 11:30 am Balikpapan Area | 9h47 | 9:17 pm Bontang | 0 changesdirect | |
BANYUMILI TRANS | 11:45 am Balikpapan Area | 7h45 | 7:30 pm Bontang Intersection | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 12:00 pm Balikpapan Area | 9h06 | 9:06 pm Bontang | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 12:30 pm Balikpapan Area | 9h47 | 10:17 pm Bontang | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 12:55 pm Balikpapan Area | 9h47 | 10:42 pm Bontang | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 1:00 pm Balikpapan Area | 9h06 | 10:06 pm Bontang | 0 changesdirect | |
BANYUMILI TRANS | 1:00 pm Balikpapan Area | 8h06 | 9:06 pm Bontang Intersection | 0 changesdirect | |
BANYUMILI TRANS | 1:15 pm Balikpapan Area | 7h45 | 9:00 pm Bontang Intersection | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 1:25 pm Balikpapan Area | 9h06 | 10:31 pm Bontang | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 2:00 pm Balikpapan | 4h30 | 6:30 pm Bontang | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 2:55 pm Balikpapan Area | 9h47 | 12:42 am Bontang | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 3:25 pm Balikpapan Area | 9h06 | 12:31 am Bontang | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 11:55 pm Balikpapan Area | 7h15 | 7:10 am Bontang | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday, 21 December | |||||
SUN JAYA TRANS | 12:25 am Balikpapan Area | 6h45 | 7:10 am Bontang | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 12:35 am Balikpapan Area | 7h15 | 7:50 am Bontang | 0 changesdirect | |
BANYUMILI TRANS | 1:00 am Balikpapan Area | 6h00 | 7:00 am Bontang Intersection | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 1:05 am Balikpapan Area | 6h45 | 7:50 am Bontang | 0 changesdirect | |
BANYUMILI TRANS | 1:15 am Balikpapan Area | 5h45 | 7:00 am Bontang Intersection | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 2:30 am Balikpapan Area | 7h15 | 9:45 am Bontang | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 3:00 am Balikpapan Area | 6h45 | 9:45 am Bontang | 0 changesdirect | |
BANYUMILI TRANS | 3:00 am Balikpapan Area | 6h00 | 9:00 am Bontang Intersection | 0 changesdirect | |
BANYUMILI TRANS | 3:15 am Balikpapan Area | 5h45 | 9:00 am Bontang Intersection | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 3:30 am Balikpapan Area | 7h15 | 10:45 am Bontang | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 4:00 am Balikpapan Area | 6h45 | 10:45 am Bontang | 0 changesdirect | |
BANYUMILI TRANS | 5:00 am Balikpapan Area | 6h00 | 11:00 am Bontang Intersection | 0 changesdirect | |
BANYUMILI TRANS | 5:15 am Balikpapan Area | 5h45 | 11:00 am Bontang Intersection | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 6:25 am Balikpapan Area | 7h15 | 1:40 pm Bontang | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 6:30 am Balikpapan Area | 7h15 | 1:45 pm Bontang | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 6:55 am Balikpapan Area | 6h45 | 1:40 pm Bontang | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 7:00 am Balikpapan Area | 6h45 | 1:45 pm Bontang | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 8:30 am Balikpapan Area | 7h15 | 3:45 pm Bontang | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 9:00 am Balikpapan Area | 6h45 | 3:45 pm Bontang | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Balikpapan to Bontang
Buses from Balikpapan to Bontang run on average 35 times per day, taking around 8h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 if you book in advance.
There are 35 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 172 km distance in 7h 45m.
Distance 172 km |
Average bus duration 8h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 35 |
Fastest bus 7h 45m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:40 |
FAQs: Balikpapan to Bontang coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Balikpapan to Bontang by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bontang, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Balikpapan Area, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bontang Intersection, located away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Balikpapan and Bontang
- 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Available in front of terminal
- Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Basic ramps available
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Local city buses
- Angkot (shared minibus)
- 05:00-22:00
- Street parking available
- Small food stalls and warung nearby
- Available at the intersection
- Basic accessibility
- Basic facilities available
- Bus: Local city buses, intercity buses
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