How to travel from Ambon Island to Bengkulu, Indonesia
The distance between Ambon Island and Bengkulu is around 2,962km (1,841 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5hrs.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ambon Island to Bengkulu by plane, ferry, bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bengkulu → Ambon Island if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ambon (AMQ) to Bengkulu (BKS).
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time4h 30m
- Typical costIDR 4,733,035($315)
Citilink Indonesia
+ 3 othersFerry, Bus, Train and Taxi
Take a ferry to Namlea and then to Surabaya then take the bus to Jakarta and then to Metro then take the train to Baturaja then take a taxi to Lahat then take the train to Tebing Tinggi/Empat Lawang then take a taxi to Bengkulu.
- Duration4 days 6h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 3,280,170($220)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry, Car, Train and Taxi
Take a ferry to Namlea then Tanjung Priok and then to Belinyu Port then drive to Terminal Muntok then take a ferry to Palembang then take the train to Tebing Tinggi/Empat Lawang then take a taxi to Bengkulu.
- Duration5 days 19h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 2,381,495($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ambon Island and Bengkulu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ambon Island to Bengkulu by plane, ferry, bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then drive, then take the train and then take a taxi which costs around IDR 2,381,495 ($160) and will take around 5 days 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 4,733,035 ($315).
The distance between Ambon Island and Bengkulu is around 2,962km (1,841 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,835km (1,761 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Ambon Island and Bengkulu by plane.
The quickest way to get from Ambon Island to Bengkulu is to fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx IDR 4,733,035 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Ambon Island and Bengkulu is to take a ferry, then drive, then take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 2,381,495 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ambon Island and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Ambon (AMQ) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ambon Island and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Ambon (AMQ) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Ambon Island and Bengkulu. Flights depart from Ambon (AMQ) and arrive at Bengkulu (BKS) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Ambon Island to Bengkulu. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 5hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Ambon Island to Bengkulu typically takes around 4h 30m. Flights depart from Ambon (AMQ) and and arrive into Bengkulu (BKS).
The closest major airport to Bengkulu is Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) (BKS) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Bengkulu. Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) (DJB) and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) (PLM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ambon Island to Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Ambon (AMQ) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 5hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ambon Island to Bengkulu is to fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around IDR 4,733,035 ($315).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ambon Island and Bengkulu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 5hrs | IDR 4,733,035($315) | on demand | 2,962km (1,841 miles) |
Ferry, Bus, Train and Taxi + 1 similar | 4 days 6h | IDR 3,280,170($220) | once a week | 3,647km (2,266 miles) |
| Ferry to Surabaya, bus, train and taxi | 4 days 20h | IDR 2,441,405($165) | once a week | 3,673km (2,283 miles) |
Ferry, Car, Train and Taxi | 5 days 19h | IDR 2,381,495($160) | once a week | 4,081km (2,536 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ambon Island and Bengkulu
Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
Garuda Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Train operators
Kereta API
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Pelni
Express Bahari
Bus companies
Damri
Airports near Bengkulu
The following major airports near Bengkulu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS)
- Distance
- 44km (27 miles) from Bengkulu
Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB)
- Distance
- 243km (151 miles) from Bengkulu
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)
- Distance
- 250km (155 miles) from Bengkulu