The distance between Bali and Manado is around 2,833km (1,761 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 40m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Bali to Manado by plane, bus, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Manado → Bali if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Manado (MDC).
Batik Air
+ 4 othersTake the bus to Gilimanuk then take a ferry to Ketapang then take the train to Surabaya Kota then take a ferry to Bitung.
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There are several options for getting from Bali to Manado by plane, bus, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which costs around IDR 1,123,345 ($75) and will take around 3 days 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,355,060 ($225).
The distance between Bali and Manado is around 2,833km (1,761 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,536km (955 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Bali and Manado by plane.
The quickest way to get from Bali to Manado is to fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx IDR 3,355,060 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Bali and Manado is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 1,123,345 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Bali and Manado. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Manado (MDC). instead which will take 5h 40m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bali and Manado. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Manado (MDC). instead which will take 5h 40m.
Yes you can fly from Bali and Manado. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and arrive at Manado (MDC) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 5h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Bali to Manado. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 5h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bali to Manado typically takes around 5h 20m. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and and arrive into Manado (MDC).
The closest major airport to Manado is Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) (MDC) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Manado. Tolotio Airport (GTO) (GTO) and Naha Airport (NAH) (NAH) 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 Manado. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Manado (MDC). instead which will take 5h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bali to Manado is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around IDR 3,355,060 ($225).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 5h 40m | IDR 3,355,060($225) | on demand | 3,199km (1,988 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 3 days 13h | IDR 1,123,345($75) | once a week | 2,833km (1,761 miles) |
Batik Air
Garuda Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
PT. Sriwijaya Air
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Pelni
Kereta API
The following major airports near Manado offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.