How to travel from Kuta to Bima, Indonesia

The distance between Kuta and Bima is around 406km (252 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kuta to Bima by plane, ferry, bus and car. 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 Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Bima (BMU).

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,962,110($130)
Operated by

Wings Air

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Pelabuhan Bima.

  • Duration24h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 299,560($20)
Operated by

Pelni

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Padang Bai then take a ferry to Bangsal then drive to Kayangan then take a ferry to Poto Tano then drive to Bima.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,602,640($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kuta and Bima

There are several options for getting from Kuta to Bima by plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 299,560 ($20) and will take around 24h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,962,110 ($130).

The distance between Kuta and Bima is around 406km (252 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 385km (239 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Kuta and Bima by plane.

The quickest way to get from Kuta to Bima is to fly which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx IDR 1,962,110 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Kuta and Bima is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 299,560 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kuta and Bima. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Bima (BMU). instead which will take 1h 35m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kuta and Bima. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Bima (BMU). instead which will take 1h 35m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Kuta and Bima. The ferry typically takes around 24h 10m and departs once a week.

Pelni run the ferry services between Kuta and Bima. Ferries run once a week and take around 24h 10m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kuta and Bima. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and arrive at Bima (BMU). The flight takes around 1h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Kuta and Bima with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.

Wings Air fly between Kuta and Bima. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and and arrive into Bima (BMU). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.

The flight from Kuta to Bima typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) 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 Kuta to Bima. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Bima (BMU). instead which will take 1h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kuta to Bima is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around IDR 1,962,110 ($130).

How do I get from Kuta to Bima

Compare travel optionsbetween Kuta and Bima

Transport options from Kuta to Bima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 35m
IDR 1,962,110($130)
on demand406km (252 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
24h 10m
IDR 299,560($20)
once a week492km (306 miles)
Bus and Ferry1 day 1h
IDR 389,425($26)
once a week503km (313 miles)
Car and Ferry
11h 50m
IDR 1,602,640($105)
once daily586km (364 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Kuta and Bima

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Bus companies

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