How to travel from Surakarta to Nusa Penida, Indonesia
The distance between Surakarta and Nusa Penida is around 737km (458 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 15h 10m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Surakarta to Nusa Penida by train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nusa Penida → Surakarta if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Jember then take the bus to Sanur then take a ferry to Banjar Nyuh Pier.
- Duration15h 35m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costIDR 748,900($50)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Surabaya and then to Terminal Mengwi then take a ferry to Banjar Nyuh Pier.
- Duration21h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 1,003,525($67)
Multiple operators
Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Ketapang then take a ferry to Gilimanuk then take the bus to Terminal Ubung then take a ferry to Nusa Penida.
- Duration15h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costIDR 569,160($38)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Surakarta and Nusa Penida
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Surakarta to Nusa Penida by train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 569,160 ($38) and will take around 15h 10m.
The distance between Surakarta and Nusa Penida is around 737km (458 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 534km (332 miles)
It takes around 15h 10m to get from Surakarta and Nusa Penida by train, ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Surakarta to Nusa Penida is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 15h 10m and will set you back approx IDR 569,160 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Surakarta and Nusa Penida is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 569,160 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Surakarta and Nusa Penida. We recommend that you take the train to Ketapang then take a ferry to Gilimanuk then take the bus to Terminal Ubung then take a ferry to Nusa Penida. instead which will take 15h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Surakarta and Nusa Penida. We recommend that you take the train to Ketapang then take a ferry to Gilimanuk then take the bus to Terminal Ubung then take a ferry to Nusa Penida. instead which will take 15h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Surakarta to Nusa Penida. We recommend that you take the train to Ketapang then take a ferry to Gilimanuk then take the bus to Terminal Ubung then take a ferry to Nusa Penida. instead which will take 15h 10m.
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 Surakarta to Nusa Penida. We recommend that you take the train to Ketapang then take a ferry to Gilimanuk then take the bus to Terminal Ubung then take a ferry to Nusa Penida. instead which will take 15h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surakarta to Nusa Penida is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 15h 10m and will usually cost around IDR 569,160 ($38).
Compare travel optionsbetween Surakarta and Nusa Penida
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Bus and Ferry | 15h 35m | IDR 748,900($50) | every 20 mins | 738km (459 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 21h 5m | IDR 1,003,525($67) | once daily | 751km (467 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 15h 10m | IDR 569,160($38) | twice daily | 737km (458 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Surakarta and Nusa Penida
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Maruti Group Fast Boat
Tanis Lembongan Express
Crown Fast Cruise
Tanis Lembongan Express
Bus companies
Local Bus Indonesia
Bali Jaya Trans
Putra Agung
Gunung Harta
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