How to travel from Bengkulu to Bandar Lampung, Indonesia

The distance between Bengkulu and Bandar Lampung 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 Bengkulu to Bandar Lampung by plane, taxi, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Bandar LampungBengkulu if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

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

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,228,190($82)
Operated by

Lion Mentari Airlines

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Taxi and Train

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

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,198,235($80)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Bandar Lampung.

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

There are several options for getting from Bengkulu to Bandar Lampung by plane, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the train which costs around IDR 1,198,235 ($80) and will take around 13h 30m. 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 1,228,190 ($82).

The distance between Bengkulu and Bandar Lampung 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 Bengkulu and Bandar Lampung by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bengkulu to Bandar Lampung is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx IDR 1,228,190 ($82).

The cheapest way to travel between Bengkulu and Bandar Lampung, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 1,198,235 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

Bus travel

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

Flights and Airlines

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

There is no direct flight from Bengkulu to Bandar Lampung. 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 Bengkulu to Bandar Lampung typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and and arrive into Bandar Lampung (TKG).

The closest major airport to Bandar Lampung is Radin Inten II Airport (TKG) (TKG) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Bandar Lampung. Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) (CGK) 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 Bengkulu and Bandar Lampung. 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 Bengkulu to Bandar Lampung is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around IDR 1,228,190 ($82).

How do I get from Bengkulu to Bandar Lampung

Compare travel optionsbetween Bengkulu and Bandar Lampung

Transport options from Bengkulu to Bandar Lampung
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 40m
IDR 1,228,190($82)
on demand770km (478 miles)
Taxi and Plane4h 30m
IDR 1,737,445($115)
on demand864km (537 miles)
Taxi and Train
13h 30m
IDR 1,198,235($80)
twice daily640km (398 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
IDR 464,315($31)
on demand553km (344 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Bengkulu and Bandar Lampung

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Airports near Bandar Lampung

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

TKG
Radin Inten II Airport (TKG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
25km (15 miles) from Bandar Lampung
CGK
Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK)
International Airport
Distance
172km (107 miles) from Bandar Lampung
PLM
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)
International Airport
Distance
290km (180 miles) from Bandar Lampung