How to travel from Denpasar to East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

The distance between Denpasar and East Nusa Tenggara is around 532km (330 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Denpasar to East Nusa Tenggara 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 East Nusa TenggaraDenpasar if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ).

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,228,190($82)
Operated by

Indonesia AirAsia

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3 similiar routes

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Ferry via Pelabuhan Bima

Take a ferry to Pelabuhan Bima then Waingapu and then to Kupang.

  • Duration3 days 3h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 733,920($49)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Pelabuhan Bima and then to Kupang Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration2 days 15h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 494,275($33)
Operated by

Pelni

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Denpasar and East Nusa Tenggara

There are several options for getting from Denpasar to East Nusa Tenggara by plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 494,275 ($33) and will take around 2 days 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,228,190 ($82).

The distance between Denpasar and East Nusa Tenggara is around 532km (330 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 602km (374 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Denpasar and East Nusa Tenggara by plane.

The quickest way to get from Denpasar to East Nusa Tenggara is to fly which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx IDR 1,228,190 ($82).

The cheapest way to travel between Denpasar and East Nusa Tenggara is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 494,275 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Denpasar and East Nusa Tenggara. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 1h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Denpasar and East Nusa Tenggara. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 1h 30m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Denpasar and East Nusa Tenggara. The ferry typically takes around 2 days 15h and departs once a week.

Pelni and ASDP Indonesia Ferry run the ferry services between Denpasar and East Nusa Tenggara. Ferries run once a week and take around 2 days 15h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Denpasar and East Nusa Tenggara. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and arrive at Labuan Bajo (LBJ). The flight takes around 1h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Denpasar and East Nusa Tenggara with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.

Indonesia AirAsia, Batik Air, Wings Air, Citilink Indonesia, Garuda Indonesia, NAM Air and Lion Mentari Airlines fly between Denpasar and East Nusa Tenggara. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and and arrive into Labuan Bajo (LBJ). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.

The flight from Denpasar to East Nusa Tenggara typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and and arrive into Labuan Bajo (LBJ).

The closest major airport to East Nusa Tenggara is Bajawa Soa Airport (BJW) (BJW) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from East Nusa Tenggara. Komodo Airport (LBJ) (LBJ) and Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) (UPG) 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 Denpasar to East Nusa Tenggara. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 1h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Denpasar to East Nusa Tenggara is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around IDR 1,228,190 ($82).

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Transport options from Denpasar to East Nusa Tenggara
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
1h 30m
IDR 1,228,190($82)
on demand532km (330 miles)
Fly to Maumere (MOF)1h 45m
IDR 2,606,165($175)
on demand793km (493 miles)
Fly to Waingapu (WGP)1h 60m
IDR 2,022,025($135)
on demand590km (367 miles)
Fly to Kupang (KOE)2h 10m
IDR 1,902,200($125)
on demand968km (602 miles)
Ferry via Pelabuhan Bima
3 days 3h
IDR 733,920($49)
once a week1,125km (699 miles)
Ferry
2 days 15h
IDR 494,275($33)
once a week1,190km (740 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Denpasar and East Nusa Tenggara

Airlines

Ferry operators

Airports near East Nusa Tenggara

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

BJW
Bajawa Soa Airport (BJW)
Domestic Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from East Nusa Tenggara
LBJ
Komodo Airport (LBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (56 miles) from East Nusa Tenggara
UPG
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
International Airport
Distance
408km (254 miles) from East Nusa Tenggara