How to travel from Uluwatu to Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia

The distance between Uluwatu and Nusa Lembongan is around 54km (33 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes around 1h 5m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Uluwatu to Nusa Lembongan by taxi, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi and Ferry

Take a taxi to Sanur then take a ferry to Nusa Lembongan.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    IDR 748,900($50)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to DFS Bus Bay and then to Sanur then take a ferry to Nusa Lembongan.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 659,030($44)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Uluwatu and Nusa Lembongan

There are several options for getting from Uluwatu to Nusa Lembongan by taxi, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 659,030 ($44) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 1h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 748,900 ($50).

The distance between Uluwatu and Nusa Lembongan is around 54km (33 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 44km (27 miles)

It takes around 1h 5m to get from Uluwatu and Nusa Lembongan by taxi and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Uluwatu to Nusa Lembongan is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes around 1h 5m and will set you back approx IDR 748,900 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Uluwatu and Nusa Lembongan is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 659,030 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Uluwatu and Nusa Lembongan. We recommend that you take a taxi to Sanur then take a ferry to Nusa Lembongan. instead which will take 1h 5m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Uluwatu and Nusa Lembongan. We recommend that you take a taxi to Sanur then take a ferry to Nusa Lembongan. instead which will take 1h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Uluwatu to Nusa Lembongan. We recommend that you take a taxi to Sanur then take a ferry to Nusa Lembongan. instead which will take 1h 5m.

The closest major airport to Nusa Lembongan is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Nusa Lembongan. 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 Uluwatu to Nusa Lembongan. We recommend that you take a taxi to Sanur then take a ferry to Nusa Lembongan. instead which will take 1h 5m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Uluwatu to Nusa Lembongan is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 1h 5m and will usually cost around IDR 748,900 ($50).

How do I get from Uluwatu to Nusa Lembongan

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Transport options from Uluwatu to Nusa Lembongan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Ferry
1h 5m
IDR 748,900($50)
4 times a day54km (33 miles)
Bus and Ferry
2hrs
IDR 659,030($44)
once daily60km (37 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Uluwatu and Nusa Lembongan

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Airports near Nusa Lembongan

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

DPS
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
International Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Nusa Lembongan
LOP
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
International Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Nusa Lembongan
BWX
Blimbingsari Airport (BWX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
129km (80 miles) from Nusa Lembongan