How to travel from Bandung to Bengkulu, Indonesia
The distance between Bandung and Bengkulu is around 767km (477 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Bandung to Bengkulu by bus, plane, taxi, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bengkulu → Bandung if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) to Bengkulu (BKS).
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time5h 45m
- Typical costIDR 3,145,370($210)
Lion Mentari Airlines
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
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Train, Ferry and Taxi
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.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 1,677,530($110)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Merak then take a ferry to Bakauheni Port then drive to Bengkulu.
- Duration14h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical costIDR 778,855($52)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bandung and Bengkulu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bandung to Bengkulu by bus, plane, taxi, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 778,855 ($52) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,123,345 ($75).
The distance between Bandung and Bengkulu is around 767km (477 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 678km (421 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Bandung and Bengkulu by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Bandung to Bengkulu is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 1,123,345 ($75).
The cheapest way to travel between Bandung and Bengkulu is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 778,855 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bandung and Bengkulu. We recommend that you take the bus to Central Park then fly from Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bandung and Bengkulu. We recommend that you take the bus to Central Park then fly from Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Bandung and Bengkulu. Flights depart from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) and arrive at Bengkulu (BKS) - via Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). The flight takes around 5h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Bandung to Bengkulu. There is however a flight that goes via Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) and Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 6hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Bandung to Bengkulu typically takes around 5h 45m. Flights depart from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) 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 Bandung to Bengkulu. We recommend that you take the bus to Central Park then fly from Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 4h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bandung to Bengkulu is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around IDR 1,123,345 ($75).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bandung and Bengkulu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 6hrs | IDR 3,145,370($210) | on demand | 3,327km (2,067 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 50m | IDR 1,123,345($75) | hourly | 767km (477 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Taxi | 6h 55m | IDR 1,557,705($105) | hourly | 861km (535 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Taxi + 3 similar | 1 day 1h | IDR 1,677,530($110) | once daily | 1,036km (644 miles) |
| Train to Jakarta Gambir, ferry and taxi | 1 day 2h | IDR 1,602,640($105) | once daily | 1,042km (647 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry, Train and Taxi | 23h 50m | IDR 2,621,140($175) | once daily | 1,028km (639 miles) |
| Bus to Depok Town Square, ferry, train and taxi | 1 day 5h | IDR 1,572,685($105) | once daily | 1,049km (652 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 20m | IDR 778,855($52) | hourly | 924km (574 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bandung and Bengkulu
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia
PT. Sriwijaya Air
NAM Air
Bus companies
Citi Trans
Jackal Holidays
Lintas Shuttle
Train operators
Kereta API
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
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