How to travel from Nusa Lembongan to Ambon Island, Indonesia

The distance between Nusa Lembongan and Ambon Island is around 2,133km (1,325 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 7hrs.

3 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Ambon IslandNusa Lembongan if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry and Plane

Take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Ambon (AMQ).

  • Duration7hrs
  • Flight time5h 40m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 6,036,115($405)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Padang Bai, Lembar Lombok then Bau-Bau and then to Ambon.

  • Duration4 days 9h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 913,655($61)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nusa Lembongan and Ambon Island

There are several options for getting from Nusa Lembongan to Ambon Island by ferry, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 913,655 ($61) and will take around 4 days 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 6,036,115 ($405).

The distance between Nusa Lembongan and Ambon Island is around 2,133km (1,325 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,503km (934 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Nusa Lembongan and Ambon Island by ferry and plane.

The quickest way to get from Nusa Lembongan to Ambon Island is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx IDR 6,036,115 ($405).

The cheapest way to travel between Nusa Lembongan and Ambon Island is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 913,655 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nusa Lembongan and Ambon Island. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 7hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nusa Lembongan and Ambon Island. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 7hrs.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Nusa Lembongan and Ambon Island. The ferry typically takes around 4 days 9h and departs once a week.

Semaya One, ASDP Indonesia Ferry and Pelni run the ferry services between Nusa Lembongan and Ambon Island. Ferries run once a week and take around 4 days 9h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nusa Lembongan to Ambon Island. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 7hrs.

The closest major airport to Ambon Island is Pattimura Airport (AMQ) (AMQ) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Ambon Island. Namlea Airport (NAM) (NAM) and Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) (MDC) 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 Lembongan to Ambon Island. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 7hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nusa Lembongan to Ambon Island is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around IDR 6,036,115 ($405).

How do I get from Nusa Lembongan to Ambon Island

Compare travel optionsbetween Nusa Lembongan and Ambon Island

Transport options from Nusa Lembongan to Ambon Island
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Plane
7hrs
IDR 6,036,115($405)
once daily3,430km (2,131 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
4 days 9h
IDR 913,655($61)
once a week2,133km (1,325 miles)
Ferry and Bus3 days 15h
IDR 1,377,970($90)
once a week2,549km (1,584 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Nusa Lembongan and Ambon Island

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Airports near Ambon Island

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

AMQ
Pattimura Airport (AMQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Ambon Island
NAM
Namlea Airport (NAM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Ambon Island
MDC
Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
International Airport
Distance
675km (419 miles) from Ambon Island