The distance between Bali and Kendari is around 996km (619 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Bali to Kendari by plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kendari → Bali if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Kendari (KDI).
Lion Mentari Airlines
+ 2 othersTake a ferry to Raha and then to Kendari.
Pelni
There are several options for getting from Bali to Kendari by plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 584,140 ($39) and will take around 3 days 23h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,800,880 ($185).
The distance between Bali and Kendari is around 996km (619 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 952km (592 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Bali and Kendari by plane.
The quickest way to get from Bali to Kendari is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx IDR 2,800,880 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Bali and Kendari is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 584,140 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Bali and Kendari. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Kendari (KDI). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bali and Kendari. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Kendari (KDI). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Bali and Kendari. The ferry typically takes around 3 days 23h and departs once a week.
Pelni run the ferry services between Bali and Kendari. Ferries run once a week and take around 3 days 23h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Bali and Kendari. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and arrive at Kendari (KDI) - via Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). The flight takes around 2h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Bali to Kendari. There is however a flight that goes via Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bali to Kendari typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and and arrive into Kendari (KDI).
The closest major airport to Kendari is Haluoleo Airport (KDI) (KDI) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Kendari. Baubau Airport (BUW) (BUW) and Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) (UPG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bali to Kendari. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Kendari (KDI). instead which will take 2h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bali to Kendari is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around IDR 2,800,880 ($185).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 55m | IDR 2,800,880($185) | on demand | 996km (619 miles) |
Ferry | 3 days 23h | IDR 584,140($39) | once a week | 1,660km (1,032 miles) |
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
Pelni
The following major airports near Kendari offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.