Indonesia
Makassar → Bau-Bau
Pelni’s KM Dobonsolo, KM Labobar, KM Lambelu, KM Leuser, KM Nggapulu, KM Sinabung and KM Tilongkabila sail between Makassar and Bau-Bau; the trip takes about 14h – 23h. Bau-Bau is the main town on Buton island, off southeast Sulawesi.
Makassar to Bau-Bau ferry at a glance
The ferry from Makassar to Bau-Bau takes About 14h – 23h across the Flores Sea, operated by Pelni. It is a foot-passenger service; vehicles are not carried. Typical frequency: 8 Pelni sailings from Makassar 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: Bau-Bau to Makassar
Pelni also sails Bau-Bau to Makassar, taking About 14h – 23h. Bau-Bau to Makassar: 5 Nov 02:00 (KM Lambelu), 5 Nov 08:00 (KM Dobonsolo), 5 Nov 16:00 (KM Sinabung), 7 Nov 20:00 (KM Tilongkabila), 8 Nov 22:00 (KM Labobar) and more later in November; about 14h – 20h, from Rp 187,500 economy.
Makassar to Bau-Bau ferry timetable & sailing pattern
About weekly on Pelni
Published departure times
- From Makassar: 8 Nov 23:59 (KM Sinabung), 11 Nov 16:00 (KM Dobonsolo), 15 Nov 04:00 (KM Labobar), 15 Nov 13:00 (KM Nggapulu), 15 Nov 23:59 (KM Tilongkabila), 16 Nov 21:00 (KM Lambelu)
Return: Bau-Bau to Makassar: 5 Nov 02:00 (KM Lambelu), 5 Nov 08:00 (KM Dobonsolo), 5 Nov 16:00 (KM Sinabung), 7 Nov 20:00 (KM Tilongkabila), 8 Nov 22:00 (KM Labobar) and more later in November; about 14h – 20h, from Rp 187,500 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.
Maritime Crossing Route Map
Interactive sea passage between Makassar and Bau-Bau
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Operators on This Route
| Operator | Crossing Time | Vessels |
|---|---|---|
| Pelni | About 14h – 23h | KM Ciremai, KM Dobonsolo, KM Labobar, KM Lambelu, KM Leuser, KM Nggapulu, KM Sinabung, KM Tilongkabila |
Route Features
Vehicles
Foot passengers only
Foot Passengers
Walk-on passengers welcome
Pets
No pet facilities
Distance
192 nautical miles
Getting There & Onward Transport
- Bau-Bau is the main town on Buton island, off southeast Sulawesi.
Tips for the Makassar to Bau-Bau 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.