How to travel from Surabaya to Komodo, Indonesia
The distance between Surabaya and Komodo is around 867km (539 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 15m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Surabaya 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 → Surabaya if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park.
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical costIDR 1,557,705($105)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Jember and then to Jimbaran then take a ferry to Pelabuhan Bima.
- Duration1 day 13h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 554,185($37)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Surabaya and Komodo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Surabaya to Komodo by plane, ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 554,185 ($37) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,557,705 ($105).
The distance between Surabaya and Komodo is around 867km (539 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 763km (474 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Surabaya and Komodo by plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Surabaya to Komodo is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx IDR 1,557,705 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Surabaya and Komodo is to take the bus and then 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 Surabaya and Komodo. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Surabaya and Komodo. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Surabaya to Komodo. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 5h 15m.
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 Surabaya to Komodo. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 5h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surabaya to Komodo is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around IDR 1,557,705 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Surabaya and Komodo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry | 5h 15m | IDR 1,557,705($105) | once daily | 867km (539 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 13h | IDR 554,185($37) | once a week | 1,041km (647 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 21h | IDR 644,050($43) | once a week | 1,140km (708 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Surabaya and Komodo
Bus companies
Kamilah Tour & Travel
Bali Jaya Trans
Train operators
Kereta API
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Ferry operators
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