How to travel from Nusa Lembongan to Bontang, Indonesia

The distance between Nusa Lembongan and Bontang is around 1,121km (697 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nusa Lembongan to Bontang by ferry, plane, taxi, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Ferry, Plane and Taxi

Take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Bontang.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 4,688,100($315)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Ferry to Padang Bai, bus and taxi

Take a ferry to Padang Bai, Lembar Lombok then Surabaya and then to Balikpapan then take the bus to Samarinda then take a taxi to Bontang.

  • Duration2 days 10h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,647,575($110)
Operated by

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Ferry, Bus and Taxi

Take a ferry to Sanur then take the bus to Jember and then to Surabaya then take a ferry to Balikpapan then take the bus to Samarinda then take a taxi to Bontang.

  • Duration1 day 22h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,962,110($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nusa Lembongan and Bontang

There are several options for getting from Nusa Lembongan to Bontang by ferry, plane, taxi, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around IDR 1,647,575 ($110) and will take around 2 days 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 4,688,100 ($315).

The distance between Nusa Lembongan and Bontang is around 1,121km (697 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,004km (624 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Nusa Lembongan and Bontang by ferry, plane and taxi.

The quickest way to get from Nusa Lembongan to Bontang is to take a ferry, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx IDR 4,688,100 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Nusa Lembongan and Bontang is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 1,647,575 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nusa Lembongan and Bontang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Bontang. instead which will take 5h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nusa Lembongan and Bontang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Bontang. instead which will take 5h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nusa Lembongan to Bontang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Bontang. instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Bontang is Samarinda International Airport (AAP) (AAP) which is approximately 60km (38 miles) from Bontang. Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) (BPN) and Kalimarau Airport (BEJ) (BEJ) 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 Bontang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Bontang. instead which will take 5h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nusa Lembongan to Bontang is to take a ferry, then fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around IDR 4,688,100 ($315).

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Transport options from Nusa Lembongan to Bontang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Plane and Taxi + 2 similar
5h 30m
IDR 4,688,100($315)
once daily1,121km (697 miles)
Ferry to Sanur, plane and taxi6h 10m
IDR 5,586,775($375)
once daily2,454km (1,525 miles)
Ferry, Bus, Plane and Taxi10h 5m
IDR 5,122,460($340)
once daily1,598km (993 miles)
Ferry to Padang Bai, bus and taxi
2 days 10h
IDR 1,647,575($110)
once a week1,891km (1,175 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Taxi + 1 similar
1 day 22h
IDR 1,962,110($130)
once a week1,891km (1,175 miles)
Ferry, Bus, Train and Taxi1 day 21h
IDR 1,992,070($135)
once a week1,854km (1,152 miles)

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Airports near Bontang

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

AAP
Samarinda International Airport (AAP)
International Airport
Distance
60km (38 miles) from Bontang
BPN
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
International Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Bontang
BEJ
Kalimarau Airport (BEJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
226km (140 miles) from Bontang