What is the best way to travel?

Driving or taking a direct bus.

Cilegon

Lampung

Bus Ship

Cilegon to Lampung

Updated: 28 May 2026

The journey from Cilegon to Lampung is a short but essential trip across the Sunda Strait. You must travel to Merak Port, take a ferry to Bakauheni Port in Lampung, and then continue by bus or car to Bandar Lampung. This is the primary gateway for travelers moving from Java to Sumatra.

Total Distance: Driving distance is 120 km; straight-line air distance is 90 km.

Fastest Way

Driving your own vehicle onto the ferry is the fastest, taking about 3-4 hours total.

Cheapest Way

Ferry and local bus combination is the cheapest, starting at IDR 100,000.

Compare Cilegon to Lampung Routes

	Bus Direct	Ship Direct
Duration	4 hours	2 hours (ferry time)
Avg Price	IDR 100,000 - 150,000	IDR 20,000 - 70,000 (ferry ticket)
Operator	Damri	ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Route	Cilegon to Bandar Lampung via Bakauheni	Merak Port to Bakauheni Port
Tip	Damri buses are reliable and offer direct service to the city center.	Book your ferry ticket online via the Ferizy app to avoid long queues.

Travel Tips

Ferry Booking
Always book your ferry ticket online; walk-ins are often restricted.
Arrival
Arrive at Merak Port at least 1 hour before your scheduled ferry departure.
Transport
Use official taxis from Bakauheni to reach Bandar Lampung.
Food
Try Seruit, a traditional Lampung dish made with fish and sambal.
Safety
Keep your belongings secure on the ferry.

Safety Tips

Ferry Safety
Locate the life jackets as soon as you board the ferry.
Road Safety
The road from Bakauheni to Bandar Lampung is a toll road; drive carefully.
Night Travel
Avoid traveling late at night on the Sumatra highway.
Emergency
Save the local police number 110.