How to travel from Bali to Jambi, Indonesia
The distance between Bali and Jambi is around 1,593km (990 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bali to Jambi by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jambi → Bali if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Jambi (DJB).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical costIDR 4,343,605($290)
Garuda Indonesia
+ 4 othersBus and Train
Take the bus to Banyuwangi then Jakarta and then to Bandar Lampung then take the train to Kertapati then take the bus to Jambi.
- Duration1 day 22h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 1,198,235($80)
Multiple operators
Bus, Ferry and Car
Take the bus to Kantor Surabaya Peneleh then take a ferry to Kijang then Dabo Singkep and then to Kuala Tungkal then drive to Jambi.
- Duration4 days 12h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costIDR 1,183,260($79)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bali and Jambi
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bali to Jambi by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then drive which costs around IDR 1,183,260 ($79) and will take around 4 days 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 4,343,605 ($290).
The distance between Bali and Jambi is around 1,593km (990 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,474km (916 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Bali and Jambi by plane.
The quickest way to get from Bali to Jambi is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx IDR 4,343,605 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Bali and Jambi is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around IDR 1,183,260 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bali and Jambi. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Jambi (DJB). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bali and Jambi. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Jambi (DJB). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Bali and Jambi. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and arrive at Jambi (DJB) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 3h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Bali to Jambi. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bali to Jambi typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and and arrive into Jambi (DJB).
The closest major airport to Jambi is Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) (DJB) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Jambi. Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) (PLM) and Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) (BKS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bali to Jambi. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Jambi (DJB). instead which will take 3h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bali to Jambi is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around IDR 4,343,605 ($290).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bali and Jambi
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 3h 35m | IDR 4,343,605($290) | on demand | 1,593km (990 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 22h | IDR 1,198,235($80) | once daily | 2,105km (1,308 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Car | 4 days 12h | IDR 1,183,260($79) | twice a week | 2,444km (1,519 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bali and Jambi
Airlines
Garuda Indonesia
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Train operators
Kereta API
Bus companies
Damri
Lorena
Gunung Harta
Ferry operators
Pelni
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Airports near Jambi
The following major airports near Jambi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Jambi
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)
- Distance
- 186km (116 miles) from Jambi
Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS)
- Distance
- 285km (177 miles) from Jambi