How to travel from Nusa Lembongan to Labuan Bajo, Indonesia

The distance between Nusa Lembongan and Labuan Bajo is around 559km (347 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.

2 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Labuan BajoNusa 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 Labuan Bajo (LBJ).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,392,950($95)
Operated by

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Padang Bai then Lembar Lombok and then to Labuhanbajo.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 554,185($37)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nusa Lembongan and Labuan Bajo

There are several options for getting from Nusa Lembongan to Labuan Bajo 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 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,392,950 ($95).

The distance between Nusa Lembongan and Labuan Bajo is around 559km (347 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 487km (303 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Nusa Lembongan and Labuan Bajo by ferry and plane.

The quickest way to get from Nusa Lembongan to Labuan Bajo is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx IDR 1,392,950 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Nusa Lembongan and Labuan Bajo 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 Labuan Bajo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 2h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nusa Lembongan and Labuan Bajo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 2h 15m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Nusa Lembongan and Labuan Bajo. The ferry typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs once a week.

Semaya One, ASDP Indonesia Ferry and Pelni run the ferry services between Nusa Lembongan and Labuan Bajo. Ferries run once a week and take around 1 day 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 Labuan Bajo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Labuan Bajo is Komodo Airport (LBJ) (LBJ) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Labuan Bajo. Tambolaka Airport (TMC) (TMC) and Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) (UPG) 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 Labuan Bajo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 2h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nusa Lembongan to Labuan Bajo is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around IDR 1,392,950 ($95).

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Transport options from Nusa Lembongan to Labuan Bajo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Plane
2h 15m
IDR 1,392,950($95)
once daily559km (347 miles)
Ferry
1 day 9h
IDR 554,185($37)
once a week616km (383 miles)

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Airports near Labuan Bajo

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

LBJ
Komodo Airport (LBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
1km (1 miles) from Labuan Bajo
TMC
Tambolaka Airport (TMC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Labuan Bajo
UPG
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
International Airport
Distance
382km (237 miles) from Labuan Bajo