How to travel from Bengkulu to Ambon Island, Indonesia
The distance between Bengkulu and Ambon Island is around 2,962km (1,841 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 25m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bengkulu to Ambon Island by plane, taxi, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ambon Island → Bengkulu if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Ambon (AMQ).
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time4h 55m
- Typical costIDR 4,283,695($285)
Batik Air
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Taxi, Train and Ferry
Take a taxi to Tebing Tinggi/Empat Lawang then take the train to Prabumulih and then to Tanjung Karang then take a ferry to Gambir Station then take the train to Surabaya Pasar Turi then take a ferry to Ambon.
- Duration4 days 19h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 2,276,650($150)
Multiple operators
Taxi, Train, Ferry and Car
Take a taxi to Tebing Tinggi/Empat Lawang then take the train to Kertapati then take a ferry to Terminal Muntok then drive to Belinyu Port then take a ferry to Tanjung Priok then Namlea and then to Galala.
- Duration5 days 19h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 2,396,475($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bengkulu and Ambon Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bengkulu to Ambon Island by plane, taxi, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 2,276,650 ($150) and will take around 4 days 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 4,283,695 ($285).
The distance between Bengkulu and Ambon Island 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 5h 25m to get from Bengkulu and Ambon Island by plane.
The quickest way to get from Bengkulu to Ambon Island is to fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx IDR 4,283,695 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Bengkulu and Ambon Island is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 2,276,650 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bengkulu and Ambon Island. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 5h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bengkulu and Ambon Island. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 5h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Bengkulu and Ambon Island. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and arrive at Ambon (AMQ) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Bengkulu to Ambon Island. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 5h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bengkulu to Ambon Island typically takes around 4h 55m. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and and arrive into Ambon (AMQ).
The closest major airport to Ambon Island is Pattimura Airport (AMQ) (AMQ) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Ambon Island. Namlea Airport (NAM) (NAM) and Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) (MDC) 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 Bengkulu to Ambon Island. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 5h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bengkulu to Ambon Island is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around IDR 4,283,695 ($285).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bengkulu and Ambon Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 5h 25m | IDR 4,283,695($285) | on demand | 2,962km (1,841 miles) |
| Taxi and Plane | 7h 25m | IDR 4,867,835($325) | on demand | 3,056km (1,899 miles) |
Taxi, Train and Ferry | 4 days 19h | IDR 2,276,650($150) | once a week | 3,604km (2,239 miles) |
Taxi, Train, Ferry and Car | 5 days 19h | IDR 2,396,475($160) | once a week | 4,081km (2,536 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bengkulu and Ambon Island
Airlines
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Garuda Indonesia
Citilink Indonesia
Train operators
Kereta API
Ferry operators
Damri
Pelni
Express Bahari
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Airports near Ambon Island
The following major airports near Ambon Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Pattimura Airport (AMQ)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Ambon Island
Namlea Airport (NAM)
- Distance
- 118km (73 miles) from Ambon Island
Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
- Distance
- 675km (419 miles) from Ambon Island