How to travel from Bengkulu to Bandung, Indonesia
The distance between Bengkulu and Bandung is around 756km (470 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 5m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bengkulu to Bandung by plane, train, taxi, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bandung → Bengkulu if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Husein Sastranegara (BDO).
- Duration5h 5m
- Flight time4h 50m
- Typical costIDR 2,396,475($160)
Lion Mentari Airlines
+ 2 others1 similiar route
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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 Bandung.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 1,677,530($110)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Bakauheni Port then take a ferry to Merak then drive to Bandung.
- Duration14h 25m
- Departshourly
- Typical costIDR 778,855($52)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bengkulu and Bandung
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bengkulu to Bandung by plane, train, taxi, ferry, bus 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 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,396,475 ($160).
The distance between Bengkulu and Bandung is around 756km (470 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 678km (421 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Bengkulu and Bandung by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Bengkulu to Bandung is to fly which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx IDR 2,396,475 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Bengkulu and Bandung 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 Bengkulu and Bandung. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Husein Sastranegara (BDO). instead which will take 5h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bengkulu and Bandung. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Husein Sastranegara (BDO). instead which will take 5h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Bengkulu and Bandung. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and arrive at Husein Sastranegara (BDO) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Bengkulu to Bandung. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) and Ngurah Rai (DPS). This services will take at least 5h 5m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bengkulu to Bandung typically takes around 4h 50m. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and and arrive into Husein Sastranegara (BDO).
The closest major airport to Bandung is Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO) (BDO) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Bandung. Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) (HLP) and Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) (CGK) 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 Bandung. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) then take the train to Bandung. instead which will take 5h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bengkulu to Bandung is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around IDR 1,003,525 ($67).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bengkulu and Bandung
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 5h 5m | IDR 2,396,475($160) | on demand | 2,401km (1,492 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 15m | IDR 1,003,525($67) | every 20 mins | 756km (470 miles) |
Taxi, Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 1h | IDR 1,677,530($110) | once daily | 1,038km (645 miles) |
| Taxi, Train, Ferry and Bus | 1 day 4h | IDR 1,572,685($105) | once daily | 1,053km (654 miles) |
| Taxi, Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 7h | IDR 1,857,265($125) | once daily | 1,174km (730 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 25m | IDR 778,855($52) | hourly | 926km (575 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bengkulu and Bandung
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia
PT. Sriwijaya Air
NAM Air
Bus companies
Lintas Shuttle
Maharani Tranz
Jackal Holidays
Train operators
Kereta API
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Airports near Bandung
The following major airports near Bandung offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Bandung
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
- Distance
- 108km (67 miles) from Bandung
Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK)
- Distance
- 138km (86 miles) from Bandung