Tajukflores.com – Labuan Bajo, located in the beautiful region of Nusa Tenggara, has become a popular super-premium tourist destination, attracting travelers from various parts of Indonesia and beyond.
If you’re planning your first trip to this stunning destination, you might wonder about the best ways to get there. Here, we’ll provide you with information on two travel options to reach Labuan Bajo – by land and by sea – from various cities, including Jakarta, Bali, Surabaya, and more.
A. Overland Route
- From Jakarta:
- You can opt for the overland route to Surabaya, traveling by bus or train.
- After reaching Surabaya, you can head to Bali or Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB).
- From Bali, you can proceed by land and sea to Labuan Bajo.
- From Surabaya:
- Travelers from Jakarta or Surabaya can take a public bus heading to the Lombok Terminal.
- Continue by bus from Lombok to Bima, the closest city to Labuan Bajo.
- From Bima, continue your journey to Sape Harbor.
- Take a sea voyage using a ferry or crossing boat to reach Labuan Bajo.
B. Sea Route
- Using PT Pelni’s Ships:
- Check if ships like KM Tilongkabila, KM Wilis, KM Binaiya, or KM Leuser owned by PT Pelni offer routes to Labuan Bajo.
- Ensure you verify the ship departure schedules.
- Roro Ferry Vessels:
- Several cities have Roro Ferry vessels, such as ASDP ships.
- For instance, travelers from Surabaya can take the Roro Ferry KM Niki Sejahtera from the Port of Tanjung Perak directly to Labuan Bajo.
- ASDP’s Roro Ferry from Bulukumba or Tanjung Bira to Labuan Bajo is another convenient option.
Here’s How to Reach Labuan Bajo from Cities with PT Pelni’s Ships (KM Tilongkabila, KM Binaiya, and KM Leuser):
- From Bali:
- Travelers from Bali can use PT Pelni’s ships, including KM Tilongkabila, KM Binaiya, and KM Leuser.
- The journey from Benoa Harbor, Bali to Labuan Bajo takes approximately 27 hours.
- From Lombok:
- Use KM Tilongkabila from Sheet Harbor, Lombok, for a journey of around 22 hours.
- From Makassar:
- Depart from Makassar Port with options like KM Tilongkabila, KM Wilis, and KM Binaiya, which take approximately 22 hours.
- From Surabaya:
- Take the Pelni ship directly from the Port of Tanjung Perak in Surabaya. The ship schedule is limited, with just a few trips each month, using KM Leuser.
- The journey from Tanjung Perak, Surabaya, to Labuan Bajo is about 3 days and 2 nights as the ship may stop at Benoa Harbor, Bali, and Bima Harbor, NTB.
However, another option is the Roro Ferry-type ship, KM Niki Sejahtera, which travels directly to Labuan Bajo without stopping in Bali or Bima. This ship has a more extensive schedule, departing once a week, providing travelers with additional flexibility.
