Balikpapan taxi prices
In Balikpapan, taxi fares are influenced by several factors.
Taxi price (2026)
Base fee (day)
12IDR
Price per KM
4 IDR
Calculation Example
Consider a trip from your hotel to the Balikpapan city centre, covering a distance of 5 km. If you travel during the day and have one piece of luggage, your total fare will be 32 IDR.
Popular taxi routes from Balikpapan
| Balikpapan ⟶ Tana Paser | 610,800 IDR |
| Balikpapan ⟶ Samarinda | 487,600 IDR |
| Balikpapan ⟶ Banjarmasin | 1,852,800 IDR |
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Jl. KH Agus Salim II No.46, RW.11, Klandasan Ulu, Kec. Balikpapan Kota, Kota Balikpapan, Kalimantan Timur, Indonesia
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belakang aspol purwa, Jl. APT Pranoto No.53, RT.39, Klandasan Ulu, Kec. Balikpapan Kota, Kota Balikpapan, Kalimantan Timur 76112, Indonesia
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Jl. Syarifuddin Yoes No.110, RT.28, Gn. Bahagia, Kecamatan Balikpapan Selatan, Kota Balikpapan, Kalimantan Timur 76114, Indonesia
Balikpapan: Taxi travel guides
Balikpapan taxi price - FAQ
How much is a taxi in Balikpapan?
A 5km ride in Balikpapan costs about 32 IDR. Enter your route to get a more accurate price. In general the price is affected by several factors including the route length and the driver’s waiting time.
How do I order a taxi in Balikpapan?
You can stop a taxi on the street in Balikpapan or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app in Balikpapan as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.
What other ways are there to get around in Balikpapan?
If you can’t find a taxi Balikpapan or the price is too high you can always take a bus, rent a scooter, a bicycle or a car. Walking is also a great option if it’s a short distance and the weather suits.
How do I calculate the taxi price in Balikpapan?
Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.co.uk. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Balikpapan taxi prices and your specific route. This will also work for destinations outside Balikpapan.
What’s the price of Taxi in Balikpapan per KM?
The starting price of a taxi in Balikpapan is 12,000.0 IDR. Each KM is then priced at 4,000.0 IDR. If you need the driver to wait for you this will cost -1.0 IDR per hour.
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