The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bontang to Balikpapan
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 42 m
Buses per day
43
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bontang to Balikpapan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bontang to Balikpapan will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $20.
Of the 43 buses that leave Bontang for Balikpapan every day 43 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 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 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.
SUN JAYA TRANS9:25 PM6h10Bontang3:35 AMBalikpapan, Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport$201One-way0 changes
SUN JAYA TRANS9:25 PM6h10Bontang3:35 AMBalikpapan Area$201One-way0 changes
BANYUMILI TRANS10:00 PM6h00Bontang4:00 AMBalikpapan Area$231One-way0 changes
BANYUMILI TRANS10:00 PM5h45Bontang Intersection3:45 AMBalikpapan Area$231One-way0 changes
BANYUMILI TRANS8:00 AM6h00Bontang2:00 PMBalikpapan Area$231One-way0 changes
010:05 PM5h30Bontang3:35 AMBalikpapan$311One-way0 changes
BANYUMILI TRANS10:00 PM5h45Bontang Intersection3:45 AMBalikpapan Area$231One-way0 changes
BANYUMILI TRANS10:00 AM5h45Bontang Intersection3:45 PMBalikpapan Area$231One-way0 changes
BANYUMILI TRANS12:00 PM5h45Bontang Intersection5:45 PMBalikpapan Area$231One-way0 changes
BANYUMILI TRANS8:00 AM5h45Bontang Intersection1:45 PMBalikpapan Area$231One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Bontang to Balikpapan
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bontang to Balikpapan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 5h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $136.
Distance: 172 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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$20 Average Price Cheapest | $155 Average Price |
6h 26m Average total duration Fastest 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 17m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bontang to Balikpapan bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bontang to Balikpapan coaches for today, Monday, 20 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SUN JAYA TRANS | 5:50 AM Bontang | 6h10 | 12:00 PM Balikpapan, Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 5:50 AM Bontang | 6h10 | 12:00 PM Balikpapan Area | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 5:55 AM Bontang | 6h10 | 12:05 PM Balikpapan, Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 5:55 AM Bontang | 6h10 | 12:05 PM Balikpapan Area | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 6:00 AM Bontang | 6h10 | 12:10 PM Balikpapan, Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 6:00 AM Bontang | 6h10 | 12:10 PM Balikpapan Area | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 6:05 AM Bontang | 6h10 | 12:15 PM Balikpapan, Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 6:05 AM Bontang | 6h10 | 12:15 PM Balikpapan Area | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 7:55 AM Bontang | 6h10 | 2:05 PM Balikpapan Area | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 7:55 AM Bontang | 6h10 | 2:05 PM Balikpapan, Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 8:00 AM Bontang | 6h10 | 2:10 PM Balikpapan, Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BANYUMILI TRANS | 8:00 AM Bontang | 6h00 | 2:00 PM Balikpapan Area | 0 changesdirect | |
BANYUMILI TRANS | 8:00 AM Bontang Intersection | 5h45 | 1:45 PM Balikpapan Area | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 8:00 AM Bontang | 6h10 | 2:10 PM Balikpapan Area | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 9:45 AM Bontang | 6h15 | 4:00 PM Balikpapan | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 9:50 AM Bontang | 6h10 | 4:00 PM Balikpapan, Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 9:50 AM Bontang | 6h10 | 4:00 PM Balikpapan Area | 0 changesdirect | |
BANYUMILI TRANS | 10:00 AM Bontang Intersection | 5h45 | 3:45 PM Balikpapan Area | 0 changesdirect | |
BANYUMILI TRANS | 10:00 AM Bontang | 6h00 | 4:00 PM Balikpapan Area | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 11:50 AM Bontang | 6h10 | 6:00 PM Balikpapan, Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 11:50 AM Bontang | 6h10 | 6:00 PM Balikpapan Area | 0 changesdirect | |
BANYUMILI TRANS | 12:00 PM Bontang Intersection | 5h45 | 5:45 PM Balikpapan Area | 0 changesdirect | |
BANYUMILI TRANS | 12:00 PM Bontang | 6h00 | 6:00 PM Balikpapan Area | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 2:50 PM Bontang | 6h10 | 9:00 PM Balikpapan Area | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 2:50 PM Bontang | 6h10 | 9:00 PM Balikpapan, Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 9:15 PM Bontang | 6h10 | 3:25 AM Balikpapan Area | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 9:15 PM Bontang | 6h10 | 3:25 AM Balikpapan, Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 9:20 PM Bontang | 6h10 | 3:30 AM Balikpapan Area | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 9:20 PM Bontang | 6h10 | 3:30 AM Balikpapan, Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 9:25 PM Bontang | 6h10 | 3:35 AM Balikpapan, Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 9:25 PM Bontang | 6h10 | 3:35 AM Balikpapan Area | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 9:30 PM Bontang | 6h15 | 3:45 AM Balikpapan | 0 changesdirect | |
BANYUMILI TRANS | 10:00 PM Bontang | 6h00 | 4:00 AM Balikpapan Area | 0 changesdirect | |
BANYUMILI TRANS | 10:00 PM Bontang Intersection | 5h45 | 3:45 AM Balikpapan Area | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 10:05 PM Bontang | 5h30 | 3:35 AM Balikpapan | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 11:20 PM Bontang | 6h10 | 5:30 AM Balikpapan Area | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 11:20 PM Bontang | 6h10 | 5:30 AM Balikpapan, Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 11:25 PM Bontang | 6h10 | 5:35 AM Balikpapan Area | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 11:25 PM Bontang | 6h10 | 5:35 AM Balikpapan, Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 11:35 PM Bontang | 6h10 | 5:45 AM Balikpapan, Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
SUN JAYA TRANS | 11:35 PM Bontang | 6h10 | 5:45 AM Balikpapan Area | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bontang to Balikpapan
Buses from Bontang to Balikpapan run on average 19 times per day, taking around 5h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 if you book in advance.
There are 19 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:25. The fastest coach covers the 172 km distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 172 km |
Average bus duration 5h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Bus providers: Banyumili Trans from Bontang to BalikpapanYou can travel by bus between Bontang to Balikpapan with Banyumili Trans for as low as $17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bontang to Balikpapan coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bontang to Balikpapan 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 Balikpapan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bontang and Balikpapan
- 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
- 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)
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