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.
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 from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Bima (BMU).
Wings Air
Take a ferry to Pelabuhan Bima.
Pelni
1 similiar route
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 35m | IDR 1,962,110($130) | on demand | 406km (252 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 24h 10m | IDR 299,560($20) | once a week | 492km (306 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 1h | IDR 389,425($26) | once a week | 503km (313 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 50m | IDR 1,602,640($105) | once daily | 586km (364 miles) |
Pelni
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Bluewater Express
Eka Jaya Fastboat
Gili Gili Fast Boat
Wings Air
Perama Tour
The following major airports near Bima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.