By ship
There are no regular ship routes visting Baucau, although a major port development is scheduled for the near future.
By bus
All long distance buses leave from Kota Baru, just beside the roundabout near the market. There are buses to Dili, Los Palos, Viqueque on the south coast, as well as many of the small villages around Baucau.
To/from Dili:
Several buses daily, most leave early in the morning. US$2-3. Journey take about 3 hours.
By car
The drive from Dili is 123km along a windy but fairly safe road that follows the northern coastline. Many of the turns provide stunning views across pristine beaches to the ocean. The hillsides rise dramatically on the otherside of the road.
Cars can be hired from Rentlo and Thrifty in Dili, and possibly left at Baucau.
By plane
Although Baucau has East Timor's second airport, the strip is rarely used for commercial flights. Instead, it is largely a military-style operation reserved for the delivery of goods and personnel.