How to travel from Manado to Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia

The distance between Manado and Nusa Lembongan is around 2,154km (1,338 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 9h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Manado to Nusa Lembongan by plane, ferry, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Nusa LembonganManado if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Ferry

Fly from Manado (MDC) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Nusa Lembongan.

  • Duration9h 60m
  • Flight time5h 15m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 3,399,995($225)
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Ferry, Train and Bus

Take a ferry to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port then take the train to Ketapang then take a ferry to Gilimanuk then take the bus to Terminal Mengwi then take a ferry to Nusa Lembongan.

  • Duration3 days 13h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,542,730($105)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Manado and Nusa Lembongan

There are several options for getting from Manado to Nusa Lembongan by plane, ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around IDR 1,542,730 ($105) and will take around 3 days 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take a ferry and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 9h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,830,835 ($190).

The distance between Manado and Nusa Lembongan is around 2,154km (1,338 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,536km (955 miles)

It takes around 9h 50m to get from Manado and Nusa Lembongan by plane, ferry and bus.

The quickest way to get from Manado to Nusa Lembongan is to fly, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 9h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 2,830,835 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Manado and Nusa Lembongan is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 1,542,730 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Manado and Nusa Lembongan. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Banyuwangi International (BWX) then take a ferry to Gilimanuk then take the bus to Terminal Mengwi then take a ferry to Nusa Lembongan. instead which will take 9h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Manado and Nusa Lembongan. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Banyuwangi International (BWX) then take a ferry to Gilimanuk then take the bus to Terminal Mengwi then take a ferry to Nusa Lembongan. instead which will take 9h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Manado to Nusa Lembongan. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Banyuwangi International (BWX) then take a ferry to Gilimanuk then take the bus to Terminal Mengwi then take a ferry to Nusa Lembongan. instead which will take 9h 50m.

The closest major airport to Nusa Lembongan is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Nusa Lembongan. 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.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Manado to Nusa Lembongan. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Banyuwangi International (BWX) then take a ferry to Gilimanuk then take the bus to Terminal Mengwi then take a ferry to Nusa Lembongan. instead which will take 9h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Manado to Nusa Lembongan is to fly, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 50m and will usually cost around IDR 2,830,835 ($190).

How do I get from Manado to Nusa Lembongan

Compare travel optionsbetween Manado and Nusa Lembongan

Transport options from Manado to Nusa Lembongan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Ferry + 2 similar
9h 60m
IDR 3,399,995($225)
once daily3,458km (2,149 miles)
Plane, Ferry and Bus9h 50m
IDR 2,830,835($190)
4 times a day3,280km (2,038 miles)
Plane, Train, Ferry and Bus14h 45m
IDR 2,441,405($165)
once daily2,154km (1,338 miles)
Ferry, Train and Bus
3 days 13h
IDR 1,542,730($105)
once a week2,858km (1,776 miles)

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Airports near Nusa Lembongan

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

DPS
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
International Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Nusa Lembongan
LOP
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
International Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Nusa Lembongan
BWX
Blimbingsari Airport (BWX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
129km (80 miles) from Nusa Lembongan