How to travel from Bengkulu to Banda Aceh, Indonesia

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

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bengkulu to Banda Aceh 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 Banda AcehBengkulu if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
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Fly

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

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time4h 10m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 4,088,980($275)
Operated by

Garuda Indonesia

+ 2 others
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3 x bus
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Taxi, Train and Bus

Take a taxi to Tebing Tinggi/Empat Lawang then take the train to Kertapati then take the bus to Terminal AKAP BRPS then Medan Putra Pelangi and then to Bandah Aceh Terminal Batoh.

  • Duration2 days 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,932,155($130)
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 Banda Aceh.

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

There are several options for getting from Bengkulu to Banda Aceh by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around IDR 1,932,155 ($130) and will take around 2 days 6h. 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 4,088,980 ($275).

The distance between Bengkulu and Banda Aceh 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 Bengkulu and Banda Aceh by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bengkulu to Banda Aceh is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx IDR 4,088,980 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Bengkulu and Banda Aceh, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 1,932,155 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

Bus travel

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

Flights and Airlines

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

There is no direct flight from Bengkulu to Banda Aceh. 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 Bengkulu to Banda Aceh typically takes around 4h 10m. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and and arrive into Banda Aceh (BTJ).

The closest major airport to Banda Aceh is Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ) (BTJ) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Banda Aceh. Malikus Saleh Airport (LSW) (LSW) and Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) (KNO) 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 Bengkulu and Banda Aceh. 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 Bengkulu to Banda Aceh is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around IDR 4,088,980 ($275).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bengkulu and Banda Aceh

Transport options from Bengkulu to Banda Aceh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 35m
IDR 4,088,980($275)
on demand2,365km (1,469 miles)
Taxi, Train and Bus + 1 similar
2 days 6h
IDR 1,932,155($130)
once daily2,413km (1,499 miles)
Taxi to Kota Padang, train and bus2 days 10h
IDR 2,066,960($140)
once daily2,531km (1,572 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
IDR 1,497,795($100)
on demand1,784km (1,108 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Bengkulu and Banda Aceh

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Airports near Banda Aceh

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

BTJ
Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Banda Aceh
LSW
Malikus Saleh Airport (LSW)
Domestic Airport
Distance
184km (114 miles) from Banda Aceh
KNO
Kualanamu International Airport (KNO)
International Airport
Distance
448km (279 miles) from Banda Aceh