How to travel from Mataram to Nabire, Indonesia

The distance between Mataram and Nabire is around 3,115km (1,936 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 9hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Mataram to Nabire by plane, taxi, 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 NabireMataram if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Lombok (LOP) to Nabire (NBX).

  • Duration9hrs
  • Flight time7h 50m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 10,514,525($700)
Operated by

Garuda Indonesia

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4 similiar routes

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Makassar and then to Nabire.

  • Duration5 days 20h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 988,545($66)
Operated by

Pelni

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mataram and Nabire

There are several options for getting from Mataram to Nabire by plane, taxi, ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 988,545 ($66) and will take around 5 days 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 9hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 10,514,525 ($700).

The distance between Mataram and Nabire is around 3,115km (1,936 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,221km (1,380 miles)

It takes around 9hrs to get from Mataram and Nabire by plane.

The quickest way to get from Mataram to Nabire is to fly which takes around 9hrs and will set you back approx IDR 10,514,525 ($700).

The cheapest way to travel between Mataram and Nabire is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 988,545 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mataram and Nabire. We recommend that you fly from Lombok (LOP) to Nabire (NBX). instead which will take 9hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mataram and Nabire. We recommend that you fly from Lombok (LOP) to Nabire (NBX). instead which will take 9hrs.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Mataram and Nabire. The ferry typically takes around 5 days 20h and departs once a week.

Pelni run the ferry services between Mataram and Nabire. Ferries run once a week and take around 5 days 20h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mataram and Nabire. Flights depart from Lombok (LOP) and arrive at Nabire (NBX) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 7h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Mataram to Nabire. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) and Sorong (SOQ). This services will take at least 9hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Mataram to Nabire typically takes around 7h 50m. Flights depart from Lombok (LOP) and and arrive into Nabire (NBX).

The closest major airport to Nabire is Nabire Airport (NBX) (NBX) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nabire. Kaimana Airport (KNG) (KNG) and Sentani Airport (DJJ) (DJJ) 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 Mataram to Nabire. We recommend that you fly from Lombok (LOP) to Nabire (NBX). instead which will take 9hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mataram to Nabire is to fly which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around IDR 10,514,525 ($700).

How do I get from Mataram to Nabire

Compare travel optionsbetween Mataram and Nabire

Transport options from Mataram to Nabire
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
9hrs
IDR 10,514,525($700)
hourly4,469km (2,777 miles)
Plane and Taxi14h 55m
IDR 9,466,065($630)
hourly4,875km (3,029 miles)
Plane and Ferry16h 50m
IDR 7,159,460($480)
twice a week4,599km (2,858 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Plane11h 60m
IDR 9,031,705($605)
twice daily4,487km (2,788 miles)
Ferry, Bus, Plane and Taxi15h 50m
IDR 7,983,250($535)
twice daily3,115km (1,936 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
5 days 20h
IDR 988,545($66)
once a week3,412km (2,120 miles)
Ferry, Bus, Taxi and Train5 days 5h
IDR 2,995,590($200)
once a week3,896km (2,421 miles)

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Airports near Nabire

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

NBX
Nabire Airport (NBX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Nabire
KNG
Kaimana Airport (KNG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Nabire
DJJ
Sentani Airport (DJJ)
International Airport
Distance
563km (350 miles) from Nabire