How to travel from Bengkulu to Balikpapan, Indonesia

There are several options for getting from Bengkulu to Balikpapan by plane, taxi, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take a ferry 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 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,025,545 ($200).

The distance between Bengkulu and Balikpapan is around 1,823km (1,132 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,611km (1,001 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Bengkulu and Balikpapan by plane.

The quickest way to get from Bengkulu to Balikpapan is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx IDR 3,025,545 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Bengkulu and Balikpapan is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 2,081,935 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Bengkulu and Balikpapan. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN). instead which will take 3h 55m.

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bengkulu and Balikpapan. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN). instead which will take 3h 55m.

Yes you can fly from Bengkulu and Balikpapan. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and arrive at Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 3h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Bengkulu to Balikpapan. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bengkulu to Balikpapan typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and and arrive into Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN).

The closest major airport to Balikpapan is Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) (BPN) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Balikpapan. Samarinda International Airport (AAP) (AAP) and Gusti Syamsir Alam Airport (KBU) (KBU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bengkulu to Balikpapan. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN). instead which will take 3h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bengkulu to Balikpapan is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around IDR 3,025,545 ($200).