How to travel from Makassar to Bandung, Indonesia

The distance between Makassar and Bandung is around 1,365km (848 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

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

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🚀 Fastest
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Fly

Fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Husein Sastranegara (BDO).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,617,620($110)
Operated by

Lion Mentari Airlines

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3 x bus
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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Surabaya then take the bus to Semarang Krapyak then Pondok Pinang and then to Bandung Terminal Bis Leuwipanjang.

  • Duration1 day 22h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 883,700($59)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Surabaya then take the train to Bandung.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 599,120($40)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Makassar and Bandung

There are several options for getting from Makassar to Bandung by plane, ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around IDR 599,120 ($40) and will take around 1 day 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,617,620 ($110).

The distance between Makassar and Bandung is around 1,365km (848 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,321km (821 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Makassar and Bandung by plane.

The quickest way to get from Makassar to Bandung is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx IDR 1,617,620 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Makassar and Bandung is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 599,120 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Makassar and Bandung. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Husein Sastranegara (BDO). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Makassar and Bandung. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Husein Sastranegara (BDO). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Makassar and Bandung. Flights depart from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) and arrive at Husein Sastranegara (BDO). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Makassar and Bandung with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 15m.

Lion Mentari Airlines fly between Makassar and Bandung. Flights depart from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) and and arrive into Husein Sastranegara (BDO). These flights usually take around 2h 15m.

The flight from Makassar to Bandung typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) and and arrive into Husein Sastranegara (BDO).

The closest major airport to Bandung is Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO) (BDO) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Bandung. Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) (HLP) and Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) (CGK) 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 Makassar to Bandung. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Husein Sastranegara (BDO). instead which will take 2h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Makassar to Bandung is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around IDR 1,617,620 ($110).

How do I get from Makassar to Bandung

Compare travel optionsbetween Makassar and Bandung

Transport options from Makassar to Bandung
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 35m
IDR 1,617,620($110)
on demand1,365km (848 miles)
Ferry and Bus
1 day 22h
IDR 883,700($59)
3 times a week1,799km (1,118 miles)
Ferry and Train
1 day 15h
IDR 599,120($40)
3 times a week1,553km (965 miles)

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Airports near Bandung

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

BDO
Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO)
International Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Bandung
HLP
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Bandung
CGK
Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK)
International Airport
Distance
138km (86 miles) from Bandung