How to travel from Semarang to Komodo, Indonesia
The distance between Semarang and Komodo is around 1,312km (815 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Semarang to Komodo 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 Komodo → Semarang if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park.
- Duration7hrs
- Flight time3h 30m
- Typical costIDR 3,190,305($215)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Jember and then to Jimbaran then take a ferry to Pelabuhan Bima.
- Duration1 day 16h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 808,810($54)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Semarang and Komodo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Semarang to Komodo by plane, ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 629,075 ($42) and will take around 2 days 23h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,190,305 ($215).
The distance between Semarang and Komodo is around 1,312km (815 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,020km (634 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Semarang and Komodo by plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Semarang to Komodo is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx IDR 3,190,305 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Semarang and Komodo is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 629,075 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Semarang and Komodo. We recommend that you fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 7hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Semarang and Komodo. We recommend that you fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 7hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Semarang to Komodo. We recommend that you fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 7hrs.
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 Semarang to Komodo. We recommend that you fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 7hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Semarang to Komodo is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around IDR 3,190,305 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Semarang and Komodo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry | 7hrs | IDR 3,190,305($215) | once daily | 1,965km (1,221 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 4 similar | 1 day 16h | IDR 808,810($54) | once a week | 1,369km (851 miles) |
| Bus to Malang Arjosari Bus Station, ferry | 2 days 11h | IDR 659,030($44) | once a week | 1,491km (927 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 2 days 23h | IDR 629,075($42) | once a week | 1,490km (926 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 17h | IDR 793,830($53) | once a week | 1,312km (815 miles) |
| Train to Surabaya Pasar Turi, bus and ferry | 2 days 4h | IDR 763,875($51) | once a week | 1,420km (882 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Semarang and Komodo
Bus companies
Damri
Bali Jaya Trans
DB Trans
Nusantara
Mtrans
Train operators
Kereta API
Airlines
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Garuda Indonesia
Citilink Indonesia
Ferry operators
Local Boat Indonesia
Pelni
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