Indonesia
Bima → Waingapu
Pelni’s KM Awu, KM Binaiya, KM Lawit and KM Wilis sail between Bima and Waingapu (some sailings call at other ports on the way); the trip takes about 14h – 21h. Waingapu is the main town of East Sumba.
Bima to Waingapu ferry at a glance
The ferry from Bima to Waingapu takes About 14h – 21h across the Sumba Strait, operated by Pelni. It is a foot-passenger service; vehicles are not carried. Typical frequency: 5 Pelni sailings from Bima between 5 November and 2 December 2026.
Crossing times and frequencies are typical figures and vary by season. Confirm the current timetable with the operator or booking partner before you travel. Route facts last reviewed 2026-10-27.
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Return crossing: Waingapu to Bima
Pelni also sails Waingapu to Bima, taking About 14h – 21h. Waingapu to Bima: 7 Nov 21:00 (KM Awu), 13 Nov 21:00 (KM Wilis), 18 Nov 03:00 (KM Binaiya), 21 Nov 21:00 (KM Awu), 27 Nov 21:00 (KM Wilis) and more later in November; about 13h – 21h, from Rp 134,500 economy.
Bima to Waingapu ferry timetable & sailing pattern
About weekly on Pelni
Published departure times
- From Bima: 7 Nov 19:00 (KM Wilis), 14 Nov 13:00 (KM Binaiya), 17 Nov 08:00 (KM Awu), 21 Nov 19:00 (KM Wilis), 24 Nov 19:00 (KM Lawit)
Return: Waingapu to Bima: 7 Nov 21:00 (KM Awu), 13 Nov 21:00 (KM Wilis), 18 Nov 03:00 (KM Binaiya), 21 Nov 21:00 (KM Awu), 27 Nov 21:00 (KM Wilis) and more later in November; about 13h – 21h, from Rp 134,500 economy.
Timetables change by season and date. Check exact departures for your travel date on the official timetable.
Official Pelni timetable →Check prices & book on Pelni →Source: Pelni ticket search (5 Nov – 2 Dec 2026). Verified 2026-10-27.
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Operators on This Route
| Operator | Crossing Time | Vessels |
|---|---|---|
| Pelni | About 14h – 21h | KM Awu, KM Binaiya, KM Lawit, KM Wilis |
Route Features
Vehicles
Foot passengers only
Foot Passengers
Walk-on passengers welcome
Pets
No pet facilities
Distance
116 nautical miles
Getting There & Onward Transport
- Some sailings call at other ports on the way; Pelni’s ticket search lists every call
- Waingapu is the main town of East Sumba.
Tips for the Bima to Waingapu Crossing
- Pelni sells tickets on its website and app; the ticket search shows each ship’s calls, dates and cabin classes. Liners keep long multi-port rotations, so dates move from month to month.
- Pelni timetables are published two to four weeks ahead; check the exact date before planning onward travel. Times are local, and eastern Indonesia is one or two hours ahead of Jakarta.