How to travel from Makassar to Bima, Indonesia

There are several options for getting from Makassar to Bima by plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 179,735 ($12) and will take around 20hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,669,600 ($245).

The distance between Makassar and Bima is around 380km (236 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 390km (242 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Makassar and Bima by plane.

The quickest way to get from Makassar to Bima is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx IDR 3,669,600 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Makassar and Bima is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 179,735 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Makassar and Bima. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Bima (BMU). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Makassar and Bima. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Bima (BMU). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Makassar and Bima. The ferry typically takes around 20hrs and departs twice a week.

Pelni run the ferry services between Makassar and Bima. Ferries run twice a week and take around 20hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Yes you can fly from Makassar and Bima. Flights depart from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) and arrive at Bima (BMU) - via Ngurah Rai (DPS). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Makassar to Bima. There is however a flight that goes via Ngurah Rai (DPS). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Makassar to Bima typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) 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 Makassar to Bima. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Bima (BMU). instead which will take 3h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Makassar to Bima is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around IDR 3,669,600 ($245).