How to travel from East Nusa Tenggara to Bima, Indonesia

The distance between East Nusa Tenggara and Bima is around 631km (392 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Bima 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 BimaEast Nusa Tenggara if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Bima (BMU).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    IDR 4,118,940($275)
Operated by

Wings Air

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Pelabuhan Bima.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 329,515($22)
Operated by

Pelni

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between East Nusa Tenggara and Bima

There are several options for getting from East Nusa Tenggara to Bima by plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 329,515 ($22) and will take around 1 day 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 4,118,940 ($275).

The distance between East Nusa Tenggara and Bima is around 631km (392 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 223km (138 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from East Nusa Tenggara and Bima by plane.

The quickest way to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Bima is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx IDR 4,118,940 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between East Nusa Tenggara and Bima is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 329,515 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between East Nusa Tenggara and Bima. We recommend that you fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Bima (BMU). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between East Nusa Tenggara and Bima. We recommend that you fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Bima (BMU). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between East Nusa Tenggara and Bima. The ferry typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs twice a week.

Pelni and ASDP Indonesia Ferry run the ferry services between East Nusa Tenggara and Bima. Ferries run twice a week and take around 1 day 15h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from East Nusa Tenggara and Bima. Flights depart from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) and arrive at Bima (BMU) - via Ngurah Rai (DPS). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from East Nusa Tenggara to Bima. There is however a flight that goes via Ngurah Rai (DPS) and Lombok (LOP). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from East Nusa Tenggara to Bima typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) and and arrive into Bima (BMU).

The closest major airport to Bima is Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU) (BMU) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Bima. Tambolaka Airport (TMC) (TMC) and Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) 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 East Nusa Tenggara to Bima. We recommend that you fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Bima (BMU). instead which will take 3h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Bima is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around IDR 4,118,940 ($275).

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Transport options from East Nusa Tenggara to Bima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 20m
IDR 4,118,940($275)
on demand922km (573 miles)
Fly to Bima (BMU)3h 40m
IDR 4,912,770($330)
on demand981km (609 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
1 day 15h
IDR 329,515($22)
twice a week698km (434 miles)
Ferry via Pelabuhan Waingapu2 days 3h
IDR 359,470($24)
once a week631km (392 miles)

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Airports near Bima

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

BMU
Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Bima
TMC
Tambolaka Airport (TMC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Bima
LOP
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
International Airport
Distance
265km (164 miles) from Bima