How to travel from Legian to Jambi, Indonesia

The distance between Legian and Jambi is around 1,595km (991 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Legian to Jambi by plane, bus, ferry 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 Jambi (DJB).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 3,160,350($210)
Operated by

Garuda Indonesia

+ 3 others
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3 x ferry
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Bus, Ferry and Car

Take the bus to Kantor Surabaya Peneleh then take a ferry to Kijang then Dabo Singkep and then to Kuala Tungkal then drive to Jambi.

  • Duration4 days 12h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,258,150($84)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Legian and Jambi

There are several options for getting from Legian to Jambi by plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then drive which costs around IDR 1,258,150 ($84) and will take around 4 days 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,160,350 ($210).

The distance between Legian and Jambi is around 1,595km (991 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,502km (933 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Legian and Jambi by plane.

The quickest way to get from Legian to Jambi is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx IDR 3,160,350 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Legian and Jambi is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around IDR 1,258,150 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Legian and Jambi. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Jambi (DJB). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Legian and Jambi. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Jambi (DJB). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Legian and Jambi. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and arrive at Jambi (DJB) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 3h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Legian to Jambi. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Legian to Jambi typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) 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 Legian to Jambi. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Jambi (DJB). instead which will take 3h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Legian to Jambi is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around IDR 3,160,350 ($210).

How do I get from Legian to Jambi

Compare travel optionsbetween Legian and Jambi

Transport options from Legian to Jambi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 40m
IDR 3,160,350($210)
on demand1,595km (991 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Car + 1 similar
4 days 12h
IDR 1,258,150($84)
twice a week2,448km (1,521 miles)
Bus to Surabaya, ferry and car6 days 5h
IDR 1,258,150($84)
once a week3,385km (2,103 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Legian and Jambi

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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