The distance between Makassar and Nusa Penida is around 1,065km (662 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Makassar to Nusa Penida by plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nusa Penida → Makassar if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Nusa Penida.
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Take a ferry to Benoa and then to Nusa Penida Air.
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There are several options for getting from Makassar to Nusa Penida by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 584,140 ($39) and will take around 2 days 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,512,775 ($100).
The distance between Makassar and Nusa Penida is around 1,065km (662 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 587km (365 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Makassar and Nusa Penida by plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Makassar to Nusa Penida is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx IDR 1,512,775 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Makassar and Nusa Penida is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 584,140 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Makassar and Nusa Penida. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Nusa Penida. instead which will take 7h 15m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Makassar and Nusa Penida. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Nusa Penida. instead which will take 7h 15m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Makassar and Nusa Penida. The ferry typically takes around 2 days 12h and departs once a week.
Pelni and Primero Express run the ferry services between Makassar and Nusa Penida. Ferries run once a week and take around 2 days 12h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Makassar to Nusa Penida. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Nusa Penida. instead which will take 7h 15m.
The closest major airport to Nusa Penida is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Nusa Penida. Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) and Blimbingsari Airport (BWX) (BWX) 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 Nusa Penida. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Nusa Penida. instead which will take 7h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Makassar to Nusa Penida is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around IDR 1,512,775 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 15m | IDR 1,512,775($100) | once daily | 1,373km (853 miles) |
Plane, Ferry and Bus | 9h 30m | IDR 4,014,090($270) | every 20 mins | 2,538km (1,577 miles) |
Ferry | 2 days 12h | IDR 584,140($39) | once a week | 1,065km (662 miles) |
Gili Getaway
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Idola Express
Maruti Group Fast Boat
Tanis Lembongan Express
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
Garuda Indonesia
PT. Sriwijaya Air
The following major airports near Nusa Penida offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.