How to travel from Nusa Lembongan to Komodo, Indonesia

The distance between Nusa Lembongan and Komodo is around 614km (382 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Nusa Lembongan to Komodo by ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Ferry and Plane

Take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,392,950($95)
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Multiple operators

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Padang Bai, Lembar Lombok then Labuhanbajo and then to Komodo National Park.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 554,185($37)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nusa Lembongan and Komodo

There are several options for getting from Nusa Lembongan to Komodo by ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 554,185 ($37) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,392,950 ($95).

The distance between Nusa Lembongan and Komodo is around 614km (382 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 452km (281 miles)

It takes around 1 day 12h to get from Nusa Lembongan and Komodo by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Nusa Lembongan to Komodo is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx IDR 1,392,950 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Nusa Lembongan and Komodo is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 554,185 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nusa Lembongan and Komodo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 5h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nusa Lembongan and Komodo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 5h 40m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Nusa Lembongan and Komodo. The ferry typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs once a week.

Semaya One, ASDP Indonesia Ferry and Pelni run the ferry services between Nusa Lembongan and Komodo. Ferries run once a week and take around 1 day 12h 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 Komodo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 5h 40m.

The closest major airport to Komodo is Komodo Airport (LBJ) (LBJ) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Komodo. Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU) (BMU) and Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) 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 Komodo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Padang Bai, Lembar Lombok then Labuhanbajo and then to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 1 day 12h.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nusa Lembongan to Komodo is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 1 day 12h and will usually cost around IDR 554,185 ($37).

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Transport options from Nusa Lembongan to Komodo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Plane
5h 40m
IDR 1,392,950($95)
once daily614km (382 miles)
Ferry
1 day 12h
IDR 554,185($37)
once a week668km (415 miles)

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Airports near Komodo

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

LBJ
Komodo Airport (LBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
36km (23 miles) from Komodo
BMU
Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Komodo
LOP
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
International Airport
Distance
363km (225 miles) from Komodo