How to travel from East Nusa Tenggara to Jambi, Indonesia

The distance between East Nusa Tenggara and Jambi is around 2,088km (1,298 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Jambi by plane, ferry, car, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out JambiEast Nusa Tenggara if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Jambi (DJB)

Fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Jambi (DJB).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 3,639,645($245)
Operated by

Garuda Indonesia

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Ferry, Car, Train and Bus

Take a ferry to Ende then drive to Maumere then take a ferry to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port then take the train to Jakarta Gambir then take a ferry to Bandar Lampung then take the train to Kertapati then take the bus to Jambi.

  • Duration4 days 8h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,572,685($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between East Nusa Tenggara and Jambi

There are several options for getting from East Nusa Tenggara to Jambi by plane, ferry, car, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then drive, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around IDR 1,572,685 ($105) and will take around 4 days 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,639,645 ($245).

The distance between East Nusa Tenggara and Jambi is around 2,088km (1,298 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,043km (1,269 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from East Nusa Tenggara and Jambi by plane.

The quickest way to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Jambi is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx IDR 3,639,645 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between East Nusa Tenggara and Jambi is to take a ferry, then drive, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 1,572,685 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between East Nusa Tenggara and Jambi. We recommend that you fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Jambi (DJB). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between East Nusa Tenggara and Jambi. We recommend that you fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Jambi (DJB). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from East Nusa Tenggara and Jambi. Flights depart from Kupang (KOE) and arrive at Jambi (DJB) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 3h 55m.

There is no direct flight from East Nusa Tenggara to Jambi. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from East Nusa Tenggara to Jambi typically takes around 3h 55m. Flights depart from Kupang (KOE) and and arrive into Jambi (DJB).

The closest major airport to Jambi is Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) (DJB) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Jambi. Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) (PLM) and Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) (BKS) 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 Jambi. We recommend that you fly from Kupang (KOE) to Jambi (DJB). instead which will take 4h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Jambi is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around IDR 1,617,620 ($110).

How do I get from East Nusa Tenggara to Jambi

Compare travel optionsbetween East Nusa Tenggara and Jambi

Transport options from East Nusa Tenggara to Jambi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Jambi (DJB) + 1 similar
3h 45m
IDR 3,639,645($245)
on demand2,088km (1,298 miles)
Fly4h 15m
IDR 1,617,620($110)
on demand2,541km (1,579 miles)
Ferry, Car, Train and Bus
4 days 8h
IDR 1,572,685($105)
once a week3,351km (2,082 miles)

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Airports near Jambi

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

DJB
Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Jambi
PLM
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)
International Airport
Distance
186km (116 miles) from Jambi
BKS
Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
285km (177 miles) from Jambi