How to travel from Surabaya to Kuta, Indonesia

The distance between Surabaya and Kuta is around 326km (202 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Surabaya to Kuta by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Ngurah Rai (DPS).

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    IDR 659,030($44)
Operated by

Lion Mentari Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Terminal Mengwi.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 554,185($37)
Operated by

Gunung Harta

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Jember then take the bus to Nusa Dua.

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 404,405($27)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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car
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ferry
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Ketapang then take a ferry to Gilimanuk then drive to Kuta.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    IDR 389,425($26)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Surabaya and Kuta

There are several options for getting from Surabaya to Kuta by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around IDR 344,495 ($23) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 659,030 ($44).

The distance between Surabaya and Kuta is around 326km (202 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 315km (196 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Surabaya and Kuta by plane.

The quickest way to get from Surabaya to Kuta is to fly which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx IDR 659,030 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Surabaya and Kuta is to take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 344,495 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Surabaya and Kuta. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 1h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Surabaya and Kuta. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Surabaya to Kuta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Terminal Mengwi. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.

Gunung Harta, Kamilah Tour & Travel and Bali Jaya Trans run regular bus services between Surabaya and Kuta. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Surabaya and Kuta. Flights depart from Juanda International (SUB) and arrive at Ngurah Rai (DPS). The flight takes around 55min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Surabaya and Kuta with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 55min.

Lion Mentari Airlines, Citilink Indonesia, Garuda Indonesia and Indonesia AirAsia fly between Surabaya and Kuta. Flights depart from Juanda International (SUB) and and arrive into Ngurah Rai (DPS). These flights usually take around 55min.

The flight from Surabaya to Kuta typically takes around 55min. Flights depart from Juanda International (SUB) and and arrive into Ngurah Rai (DPS).

The closest major airport to Kuta is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Kuta. Blimbingsari Airport (BWX) (BWX) 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 Kuta. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 1h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surabaya to Kuta is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around IDR 659,030 ($44).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Surabaya and Kuta

Transport options from Surabaya to Kuta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 20m
IDR 659,030($44)
on demand326km (202 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 25m
IDR 554,185($37)
once daily435km (270 miles)
Bus via Jember13h 20m
IDR 344,495($23)
once daily496km (308 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
12h 30m
IDR 404,405($27)
once daily500km (311 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus9h 55m
IDR 554,185($37)
twice daily447km (278 miles)
Car and Ferry
6h 25m
IDR 389,425($26)
hourly432km (268 miles)

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Airports near Kuta

The following major airports near Kuta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.

DPS
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
International Airport
Distance
2km (1 miles) from Kuta
BWX
Blimbingsari Airport (BWX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Kuta
LOP
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
International Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Kuta