How to travel from Bandar Lampung to Bengkulu, Indonesia

The distance between Bandar Lampung and Bengkulu is around 553km (344 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bandar Lampung to Bengkulu by plane, 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 BengkuluBandar Lampung if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Bandar Lampung (TKG) to Bengkulu (BKS).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,243,170($83)
Operated by

Lion Mentari Airlines

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Train and Taxi

Take the train to Prabumulih and then to Tebing Tinggi/Empat Lawang then take a taxi to Bengkulu.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,198,235($80)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Bengkulu.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance553km (344 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bandar Lampung and Bengkulu

There are several options for getting from Bandar Lampung to Bengkulu by plane, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a taxi which costs around IDR 1,123,345 ($75) and will take around 14h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,243,170 ($83).

The distance between Bandar Lampung and Bengkulu is around 553km (344 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 371km (230 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Bandar Lampung and Bengkulu by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bandar Lampung to Bengkulu is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx IDR 1,243,170 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Bandar Lampung and Bengkulu, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 1,123,345 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bandar Lampung and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Bandar Lampung (TKG) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bandar Lampung and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Bandar Lampung (TKG) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bandar Lampung and Bengkulu. Flights depart from Bandar Lampung (TKG) and arrive at Bengkulu (BKS) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Bandar Lampung to Bengkulu. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bandar Lampung to Bengkulu typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Bandar Lampung (TKG) 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 Bandar Lampung and Bengkulu. The distance is around 553km (344 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bandar Lampung to Bengkulu is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around IDR 1,243,170 ($83).

How do I get from Bandar Lampung to Bengkulu

Compare travel optionsbetween Bandar Lampung and Bengkulu

Transport options from Bandar Lampung to Bengkulu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 40m
IDR 1,243,170($83)
on demand770km (479 miles)
Train and Taxi + 1 similar
13h 35m
IDR 1,198,235($80)
twice daily640km (398 miles)
Train to Prabumulih, taxi14h 25m
IDR 1,123,345($75)
once daily646km (401 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
IDR 464,315($31)
on demand553km (344 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Bandar Lampung and Bengkulu

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Train operators

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