How to travel from Bandung to Makassar, Indonesia

The distance between Bandung and Makassar is around 1,363km (847 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Bandung to Makassar by plane, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) to Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,692,510($115)
Operated by

Lion Mentari Airlines

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Gubeng then take a ferry to Makassar.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 614,095($41)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bandung and Makassar

There are several options for getting from Bandung to Makassar by plane, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 614,095 ($41) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,692,510 ($115).

The distance between Bandung and Makassar is around 1,363km (847 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,321km (821 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Bandung and Makassar by plane.

The quickest way to get from Bandung to Makassar is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx IDR 1,692,510 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Bandung and Makassar is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 614,095 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bandung and Makassar. We recommend that you fly from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) to Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bandung and Makassar. We recommend that you fly from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) to Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bandung and Makassar. Flights depart from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) and arrive at Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bandung and Makassar with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 10m.

Lion Mentari Airlines fly between Bandung and Makassar. Flights depart from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) and and arrive into Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). These flights usually take around 2h 10m.

The flight from Bandung to Makassar typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) and and arrive into Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG).

The closest major airport to Makassar is Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) (UPG) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Makassar. Tampa Padang Airport (MJU) (MJU) and Baubau Airport (BUW) (BUW) 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 Bandung to Makassar. We recommend that you fly from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) to Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). instead which will take 2h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bandung to Makassar is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around IDR 1,692,510 ($115).

How do I get from Bandung to Makassar

Compare travel optionsbetween Bandung and Makassar

Transport options from Bandung to Makassar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 30m
IDR 1,692,510($115)
on demand1,363km (847 miles)
Train and Ferry
1 day 13h
IDR 614,095($41)
3 times a week1,519km (944 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Bandung and Makassar

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Airports near Makassar

The following major airports near Makassar offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.

UPG
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Makassar
MJU
Tampa Padang Airport (MJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
286km (178 miles) from Makassar
BUW
Baubau Airport (BUW)
Domestic Airport
Distance
352km (219 miles) from Makassar