How to travel from Nusa Dua to Banda Aceh, Indonesia

The distance between Nusa Dua and Banda Aceh is around 2,805km (1,743 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 60m.

3 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Banda AcehNusa Dua if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Banda Aceh (BTJ).

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time4h 35m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 6,695,145($445)
Operated by

Batik Air

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Pulo Gebang Terminal then take a ferry to Belawan then take the bus to Bandah Aceh.

  • Duration4 days 1h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,812,335($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus, Train and Ferry

Take the bus to Jember then take the train to Surabaya Kota then take a ferry to Tanjung Priok and then to Belawan then take the bus to Bandah Aceh.

  • Duration4 days 11h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,542,730($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nusa Dua and Banda Aceh

There are several options for getting from Nusa Dua to Banda Aceh by plane, bus, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 1,542,730 ($105) and will take around 4 days 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 6,695,145 ($445).

The distance between Nusa Dua and Banda Aceh is around 2,805km (1,743 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,723km (1,692 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Nusa Dua and Banda Aceh by plane.

The quickest way to get from Nusa Dua to Banda Aceh is to fly which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx IDR 6,695,145 ($445).

The cheapest way to travel between Nusa Dua and Banda Aceh is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry 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 Nusa Dua and Banda Aceh. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Banda Aceh (BTJ). instead which will take 4h 60m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nusa Dua and Banda Aceh. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Banda Aceh (BTJ). instead which will take 4h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nusa Dua and Banda Aceh. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and arrive at Banda Aceh (BTJ) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Nusa Dua to Banda Aceh. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 4h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Nusa Dua to Banda Aceh typically takes around 4h 35m. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and and arrive into Banda Aceh (BTJ).

The closest major airport to Banda Aceh is Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ) (BTJ) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Banda Aceh. Malikus Saleh Airport (LSW) (LSW) and Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) (KNO) 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 Nusa Dua to Banda Aceh. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Banda Aceh (BTJ). instead which will take 4h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nusa Dua to Banda Aceh is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around IDR 6,695,145 ($445).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nusa Dua and Banda Aceh

Transport options from Nusa Dua to Banda Aceh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 60m
IDR 6,695,145($445)
on demand2,805km (1,743 miles)
Bus and Ferry
4 days 1h
IDR 1,812,335($120)
once a week3,654km (2,271 miles)
Bus, Train and Ferry
4 days 11h
IDR 1,542,730($105)
once a week3,607km (2,242 miles)

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Airports near Banda Aceh

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

BTJ
Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Banda Aceh
LSW
Malikus Saleh Airport (LSW)
Domestic Airport
Distance
184km (114 miles) from Banda Aceh
KNO
Kualanamu International Airport (KNO)
International Airport
Distance
448km (279 miles) from Banda Aceh