Ways to reach Banyuwangi
| From | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bali (Gilimanuk) | Ferry to Ketapang, every 30 min, 24 hours | About 45 min crossing |
| Denpasar | Road via Gilimanuk | About 4 h |
| Surabaya or Malang | Train, several a day | About 6 h |
| Yogyakarta | Train, one a day | About 13 h |
| Surabaya | Bus, 285 km | About 6 h |
| Jakarta, Surabaya, Kuala Lumpur | Flight to Blimbingsari (BWX) | Varies |
Ketapang station is about 200 m from the ferry harbour and 10 km north of the town centre. Banyuwangi Kota station is 3 km from the centre.
From Bali by ferry
Gilimanuk is at the western tip of Bali. Foot passengers load credit onto an ASDP smartcard to pass the turnstile, or buy through the Ferizy website. On the Java side you land at Ketapang, next to the station and close to the ferry-side hotels. If you would rather not drive yourself, every Bali tour includes the ferry both ways.
Up to Paltuding
From Banyuwangi the road climbs through Licin to the Paltuding gate. The national tourism site describes the other approach, from Bondowoso, as 64 km with a steep and damaged last stretch, where a 4WD car is advised. For an independent trip, hire a jeep with a driver. Night tours from Banyuwangi include the drive.
By shuttle from Bondowoso
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Route | Jember (Tawang Alun) to Bondowoso and Paltuding |
| Fare | Rp 27,000 flat, any distance |
| Departures from Jember | 08:00 and 20:00 WIB |
| Booking | In advance on the DAMRI app |
The shuttle stops at Kampung Kopi Kluncing, Black Lava Plalangan and Kawah Wurung on the way to Paltuding. Its evening run reaches Bondowoso at 21:15. From the Java side, a Bromo and Ijen tour is the other way to go.
