How to travel from Banda Aceh to Bengkulu, Indonesia

The distance between Banda Aceh and Bengkulu is around 1,784km (1,108 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Banda Aceh to Bengkulu by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BengkuluBanda Aceh if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Banda Aceh (BTJ) to Bengkulu (BKS).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time4h 10m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,141,850($145)
Operated by

Batik Air

+ 3 others

3 similiar routes

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Bus, Train and Taxi

Take the bus to Medan Putra Pelangi and then to Palembang then take the train to Tebing Tinggi/Empat Lawang then take a taxi to Bengkulu.

  • Duration2 days
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,872,245($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Bengkulu.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance1,784km (1,108 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Banda Aceh and Bengkulu

There are several options for getting from Banda Aceh to Bengkulu by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a taxi which costs around IDR 1,812,335 ($120) and will take around 2 days 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,141,850 ($145).

The distance between Banda Aceh and Bengkulu is around 1,784km (1,108 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,288km (801 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Banda Aceh and Bengkulu by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Banda Aceh to Bengkulu is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx IDR 2,141,850 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Banda Aceh and Bengkulu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 1,812,335 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Banda Aceh and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Banda Aceh (BTJ) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Banda Aceh and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Banda Aceh (BTJ) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 4h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Banda Aceh and Bengkulu. Flights depart from Banda Aceh (BTJ) and arrive at Bengkulu (BKS) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Banda Aceh to Bengkulu. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Banda Aceh to Bengkulu typically takes around 4h 10m. Flights depart from Banda Aceh (BTJ) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Banda Aceh and Bengkulu. The distance is around 1,784km (1,108 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Banda Aceh to Bengkulu is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around IDR 2,141,850 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Banda Aceh and Bengkulu

Transport options from Banda Aceh to Bengkulu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 35m
IDR 2,141,850($145)
on demand2,365km (1,470 miles)
Plane and Taxi6h 40m
IDR 4,748,010($315)
on demand2,459km (1,528 miles)
Fly to Jambi (DJB), Taxi11h 15m
IDR 4,598,230($305)
on demand2,844km (1,767 miles)
Plane, Train and Taxi12h 50m
IDR 3,130,395($210)
twice daily2,661km (1,653 miles)
Bus, Train and Taxi + 1 similar
2 days
IDR 1,872,245($125)
once daily2,404km (1,494 miles)
Bus to Medan, train and taxi2 days 1h
IDR 1,812,335($120)
once daily2,409km (1,497 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
IDR 1,497,795($100)
on demand1,784km (1,108 miles)

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Airports near Bengkulu

The following major airports near Bengkulu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.

BKS
Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Bengkulu
DJB
Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
243km (151 miles) from Bengkulu
PLM
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)
International Airport
Distance
250km (155 miles) from Bengkulu