How to travel from Samarinda to Komodo, Indonesia
The distance between Samarinda and Komodo is around 1,126km (700 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 20m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Samarinda to Komodo by plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Komodo → Samarinda if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park.
- Duration8h 20m
- Flight time4h 35m
- Typical costIDR 5,257,260($350)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Balikpapan then take a ferry to Makassar then Labuhanbajo and then to Komodo National Park.
- Duration2 days 12h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 464,315($31)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samarinda and Komodo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Samarinda to Komodo by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 464,315 ($31) and will take around 2 days 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 8h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 5,257,260 ($350).
The distance between Samarinda and Komodo is around 1,126km (700 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 925km (575 miles)
It takes around 8h 20m to get from Samarinda and Komodo by plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Samarinda to Komodo is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 20m and will set you back approx IDR 5,257,260 ($350).
The cheapest way to travel between Samarinda and Komodo is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 464,315 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Samarinda and Komodo. We recommend that you fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 8h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Samarinda and Komodo. We recommend that you fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 8h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Samarinda to Komodo. We recommend that you fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 8h 20m.
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 Samarinda to Komodo. We recommend that you fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 8h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samarinda to Komodo is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around IDR 5,257,260 ($350).
Compare travel optionsbetween Samarinda and Komodo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 8h 20m | IDR 5,257,260($350) | once daily | 2,900km (1,802 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 9h 25m | IDR 4,897,790($325) | once daily | 1,781km (1,106 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 2 days 12h | IDR 464,315($31) | once a week | 1,126km (700 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Samarinda and Komodo
Airlines
Batik Air
Garuda Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Ferry operators
Local Boat Indonesia
Pelni
Bus companies
Cendana Mitra Perkasa
Jahe Raya
Airports near Komodo
The following major airports near Komodo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Komodo Airport (LBJ)
- Distance
- 36km (23 miles) from Komodo
Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU)
- Distance
- 96km (59 miles) from Komodo
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
- Distance
- 363km (225 miles) from Komodo