How to travel from Denpasar to Jakarta, Indonesia

The distance between Denpasar and Jakarta is around 985km (612 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Denpasar to Jakarta by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out JakartaDenpasar if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,497,795($100)
Operated by

Batik Air

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Banyuwangi and then to Pulo Gebang Terminal.

  • Duration16h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 644,050($43)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Ketapang then take the train to Malang and then to Jatinegara.

  • Duration24h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 703,965($47)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Gilimanuk then take a ferry to Ketapang then drive to Jakarta.

  • Duration14h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,018,500($68)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Denpasar and Jakarta

There are several options for getting from Denpasar to Jakarta by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around IDR 479,295 ($32) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,452,860 ($95).

The distance between Denpasar and Jakarta is around 985km (612 miles).

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Denpasar and Jakarta by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Denpasar to Jakarta is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 1,452,860 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Denpasar and Jakarta is to take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 479,295 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Denpasar and Jakarta. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) then take the bus to Ciputra World Jakarta. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Denpasar and Jakarta. It typically takes around 16h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Denpasar to Jakarta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Banyuwangi, Banyuwangi, Pulo Gebang Terminal and Cakung. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 40m.

Damri, Pahala Kencana and Safari Dharma Raya run regular bus services between Denpasar and Jakarta. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Denpasar and Jakarta. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and arrive at Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Denpasar and Jakarta with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Batik Air fly between Denpasar and Jakarta. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and and arrive into Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Denpasar to Jakarta typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and and arrive into Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP).

The closest major airport to Jakarta is Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) (HLP) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Jakarta. Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) (CGK) and Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO) (BDO) 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 Jakarta. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) then take the bus to Ciputra World Jakarta. instead which will take 2h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Denpasar to Jakarta is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around IDR 1,452,860 ($95).

How do I get from Denpasar to Jakarta

Compare travel optionsbetween Denpasar and Jakarta

Transport options from Denpasar to Jakarta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3hrs
IDR 1,497,795($100)
hourly985km (612 miles)
Plane and Bus2h 50m
IDR 1,452,860($95)
hourly1,024km (636 miles)
Fly to Husein Sastranegara (BDO), Bus4hrs
IDR 1,482,820($100)
every 2 hours1,027km (638 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
16h 40m
IDR 644,050($43)
once daily1,196km (743 miles)
Bus via Banyuwangi22hrs
IDR 584,140($39)
once daily1,192km (741 miles)
Bus to Jakarta1 day 11h
IDR 479,295($32)
once daily1,205km (749 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
24h 20m
IDR 703,965($47)
once daily1,345km (836 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train21h 20m
IDR 748,900($50)
once daily1,156km (718 miles)
Car and Ferry
14h 45m
IDR 1,018,500($68)
hourly1,175km (730 miles)

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Airports near Jakarta

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

HLP
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Jakarta
CGK
Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Jakarta
BDO
Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO)
International Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Jakarta