How to travel from Nusa Lembongan to Palopo, Indonesia
The distance between Nusa Lembongan and Palopo is around 921km (572 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Nusa Lembongan to Palopo by ferry, plane, bus, car and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Palopo → Nusa Lembongan if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical costIDR 3,010,570($200)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Ferry to Padang Bai, bus
Take a ferry to Padang Bai then Lembar Lombok and then to Makassar then take the bus to Palopo.
- Duration2 days 21h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 928,635($62)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Sanur then take the bus to Jember and then to Surabaya then take a ferry to Makassar then take the bus to Palopo.
- Duration2 days 1h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costIDR 1,288,105($86)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nusa Lembongan and Palopo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nusa Lembongan to Palopo by ferry, plane, bus, car and taxi. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 928,635 ($62) and will take around 2 days 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,010,570 ($200).
The distance between Nusa Lembongan and Palopo is around 921km (572 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 820km (510 miles)
It takes around 11hrs to get from Nusa Lembongan and Palopo by ferry, plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Nusa Lembongan to Palopo is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx IDR 3,010,570 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Nusa Lembongan and Palopo is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 928,635 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nusa Lembongan and Palopo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nusa Lembongan and Palopo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nusa Lembongan to Palopo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) then take the bus to Palopo. instead which will take 11hrs.
The closest major airport to Palopo is Tampa Padang Airport (MJU) (MJU) which is approximately 137km (85 miles) from Palopo. Mutiara Airport (PLW) (PLW) 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 Palopo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) then take the bus to Palopo. instead which will take 11hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nusa Lembongan to Palopo is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 11hrs and will usually cost around IDR 2,007,045 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nusa Lembongan and Palopo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 6 similar | 3h 35m | IDR 3,010,570($200) | once daily | 921km (572 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Taxi | 7h 50m | IDR 4,538,320($305) | once daily | 1,240km (770 miles) |
| Ferry to Sanur, plane and taxi | 9h 30m | IDR 5,287,220($355) | once daily | 1,455km (904 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 11hrs | IDR 2,007,045($135) | once daily | 1,034km (642 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Car | 11h 50m | IDR 4,133,915($275) | once daily | 1,702km (1,058 miles) |
| Ferry to Sanur, plane and car | 16h 30m | IDR 3,399,995($225) | once daily | 1,317km (818 miles) |
| Ferry to Sanur, plane and car | 18h 15m | IDR 3,594,710($240) | once daily | 1,535km (954 miles) |
Ferry to Padang Bai, bus | 2 days 21h | IDR 928,635($62) | once a week | 1,367km (849 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 2 days 1h | IDR 1,288,105($86) | 3 times a week | 1,706km (1,060 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nusa Lembongan and Palopo
Ferry operators
D'camel Fast Ferry
Maruti Group Fast Boat
Rocky Fast Cruise
Arthamas Express
Scoot Cruise
Bus companies
Primadona bus
LADJU Trans
Kamilah Tour & Travel
Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Indonesia AirAsia
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Garuda Indonesia
Airports near Palopo
The following major airports near Palopo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Tampa Padang Airport (MJU)
- Distance
- 137km (85 miles) from Palopo
Mutiara Airport (PLW)
- Distance
- 234km (145 miles) from Palopo
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
- Distance
- 242km (150 miles) from Palopo