How to travel from Balikpapan to Bengkulu, Indonesia
The distance between Balikpapan and Bengkulu is around 1,822km (1,132 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Balikpapan to Bengkulu by plane, taxi, ferry, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bengkulu → Balikpapan if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) to Bengkulu (BKS).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time3h 20m
- Typical costIDR 4,508,365($300)
Lion Mentari Airlines
+ 2 others1 similiar route
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Ferry, Train and Taxi
Take a ferry to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port then take the train to Jakarta Gambir then take a ferry to Bandar Lampung then take the train to Prabumulih and then to Tebing Tinggi/Empat Lawang then take a taxi to Bengkulu.
- Duration2 days 11h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 2,081,935($140)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Balikpapan and Bengkulu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Balikpapan to Bengkulu by plane, taxi, ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take a taxi which costs around IDR 2,081,935 ($140) and will take around 2 days 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 4,508,365 ($300).
The distance between Balikpapan and Bengkulu is around 1,822km (1,132 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,611km (1,001 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Balikpapan and Bengkulu by plane.
The quickest way to get from Balikpapan to Bengkulu is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx IDR 4,508,365 ($300).
The cheapest way to travel between Balikpapan and Bengkulu is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 2,081,935 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Balikpapan and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Balikpapan and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Balikpapan and Bengkulu. Flights depart from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) and arrive at Bengkulu (BKS) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 3h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Balikpapan to Bengkulu. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Balikpapan to Bengkulu typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) 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 Balikpapan to Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 3h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Balikpapan to Bengkulu is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around IDR 4,508,365 ($300).
Compare travel optionsbetween Balikpapan and Bengkulu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 45m | IDR 4,508,365($300) | on demand | 1,822km (1,132 miles) |
| Plane and Taxi | 5h 50m | IDR 5,092,505($340) | on demand | 1,916km (1,191 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Taxi + 2 similar | 2 days 11h | IDR 2,081,935($140) | once a week | 2,726km (1,694 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Train and Taxi | 2 days 9h | IDR 3,040,525($205) | once a week | 2,746km (1,707 miles) |
| Ferry to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port, bus, train and taxi | 2 days 13h | IDR 2,111,890($140) | once a week | 2,799km (1,739 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Balikpapan and Bengkulu
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Batik Air
Citilink Indonesia
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