How to travel from Padang to Nusa Penida, Indonesia
The distance between Padang and Nusa Penida is around 2,040km (1,268 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Padang to Nusa Penida by plane, ferry, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nusa Penida → Padang if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Nusa Penida.
- Duration8h 55m
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical costIDR 3,564,755($240)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Medan, Bandar Lampung, Jakarta then Banyuwangi and then to Denpasar then take a ferry to Nusa Penida.
- Duration3 days 17h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 1,977,090($130)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padang and Nusa Penida
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Padang to Nusa Penida by plane, ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 1,797,355 ($120) and will take around 4 days 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 8h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,564,755 ($240).
The distance between Padang and Nusa Penida is around 2,040km (1,268 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,891km (1,175 miles)
It takes around 9h 25m to get from Padang and Nusa Penida by plane, ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Padang to Nusa Penida is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 55m and will set you back approx IDR 3,564,755 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Padang and Nusa Penida is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 1,797,355 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Padang and Nusa Penida. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Nusa Penida. instead which will take 8h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padang and Nusa Penida. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Nusa Penida. instead which will take 8h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padang to Nusa Penida. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Banyuwangi International (BWX) then take a ferry to Gilimanuk then take the bus to Terminal Mengwi then take a ferry to Nusa Penida. instead which will take 9h 25m.
The closest major airport to Nusa Penida is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Nusa Penida. Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) and Blimbingsari Airport (BWX) (BWX) 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 Padang to Nusa Penida. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Banyuwangi International (BWX) then take a ferry to Gilimanuk then take the bus to Terminal Mengwi then take a ferry to Nusa Penida. instead which will take 9h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padang to Nusa Penida is to fly, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around IDR 3,295,150 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Padang and Nusa Penida
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 2 similar | 8h 55m | IDR 3,564,755($240) | once daily | 2,204km (1,369 miles) |
| Plane, Ferry and Bus | 9h 25m | IDR 3,295,150($220) | every 20 mins | 2,040km (1,268 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Ferry | 15h 35m | IDR 6,350,655($425) | once daily | 2,121km (1,318 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 3 days 17h | IDR 1,977,090($130) | once daily | 3,947km (2,453 miles) |
| Bus to Medan, ferry | 4 days 2h | IDR 1,797,355($120) | once daily | 3,935km (2,445 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 3 days 15h | IDR 1,842,290($125) | once daily | 3,896km (2,421 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Padang and Nusa Penida
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Idola Express
Maruti Group Fast Boat
Tanis Lembongan Express
The Angkal Fastboat
Airlines
Batik Air
Citilink Indonesia
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Garuda Indonesia
Bus companies
A.L.S
Putra Pelangi
Gunung Harta
Damri
LADJU Trans
Train operators
Kereta API
Airports near Nusa Penida
The following major airports near Nusa Penida offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Nusa Penida
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
- Distance
- 81km (50 miles) from Nusa Penida
Blimbingsari Airport (BWX)
- Distance
- 140km (87 miles) from Nusa Penida