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How to get fromMataram to Sumbaby bus, plane, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Mataram to Sumba by bus, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Lombok International Airport, fly to Waingapu

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mandalika Bus Station to Lombok International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Lombok International Airport (LOP) to Waingapu (WGP)plane plane LOP - WGP
    5h 35m
    Rp 1,508,175–2,245,791

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Bangsal to Sanurferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Denpasar to Surabayabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Kupang Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Kupang Ferry Terminal to Waingapu Ferry Portferry ferry
    4d 19h
    Rp 1,460,087–1,876,126

  3. Bus to Lombok International Airport, fly to Tambolaka

    1. Take the bus from Mandalika Bus Station to Lombok International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Lombok International Airport (LOP) to Tambolaka (TMC)plane plane LOP - TMC
    5h 25m
    Rp 1,608,175–6,245,791

  4. Ferry, bus to Ngurah Rai International Airport, fly to Tambolaka

    1. Take the ferry from Bangsal to Padang Bai, Baliferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Padangbai to Sanurbus bus
    3. Fly from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Tambolaka (TMC)plane plane DPS - TMC
    7h 59m
    Rp 2,205,502–4,400,139

Lombok International Airport (LOP) to Waingapu (WGP) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,561,882Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 489.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Mataram, Indonesia and Sumba, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Mataram to Sumba. However, you can take the bus to Lombok International Airport, walk to Lombok-Airport-LOP airport, then fly to Waingapu (WGP). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mataram to Waingapu Ferry Port via Bangsal, Sanur, Denpasar, Surabaya, Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port, and Kupang Ferry Terminal in around 4d 19h.

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