How to travel from Bengkulu to Bima, Indonesia
The distance between Bengkulu and Bima is around 1,933km (1,201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bengkulu to Bima by plane, taxi, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bima → Bengkulu if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Bima (BMU).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time4h 15m
- Typical costIDR 3,759,465($250)
Lion Mentari Airlines
+ 3 others3 similiar routes
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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 Makassar and then to Pelabuhan Bima.
- Duration4 days 17h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 2,261,670($150)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bengkulu and Bima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bengkulu to Bima by plane, taxi, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi, then take the train, then take a ferry and then drive which costs around IDR 2,261,670 ($150) and will take around 4 days 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,759,465 ($250).
The distance between Bengkulu and Bima is around 1,933km (1,201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,870km (1,162 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Bengkulu and Bima by plane.
The quickest way to get from Bengkulu to Bima is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx IDR 3,759,465 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Bengkulu and Bima is to take a taxi, then take the train, then take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around IDR 2,261,670 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bengkulu and Bima. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Bima (BMU). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bengkulu and Bima. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Bima (BMU). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Bengkulu and Bima. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and arrive at Bima (BMU) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Bengkulu to Bima. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) and Lombok (LOP). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bengkulu to Bima typically takes around 4h 15m. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and and arrive into Bima (BMU).
The closest major airport to Bima is Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU) (BMU) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Bima. Tambolaka Airport (TMC) (TMC) and Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) 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 Bima. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Bima (BMU). instead which will take 4h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bengkulu to Bima is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around IDR 3,759,465 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bengkulu and Bima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 4h 40m | IDR 3,759,465($250) | on demand | 1,933km (1,201 miles) |
| Taxi and Plane | 6h 45m | IDR 4,343,605($290) | on demand | 2,030km (1,262 miles) |
| Plane and Taxi | 8hrs | IDR 4,208,805($280) | on demand | 2,031km (1,262 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane and Ferry | 15h 40m | IDR 4,703,080($315) | twice a week | 2,282km (1,418 miles) |
Taxi, Train, Ferry and Car + 1 similar | 4 days 17h | IDR 2,261,670($150) | once a week | 3,248km (2,018 miles) |
| Taxi to Kota Padang, train, ferry and car | 8 days 2h | IDR 2,306,605($155) | once a week | 4,237km (2,633 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bengkulu and Bima
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Wings Air
Garuda Indonesia
Batik Air
Indonesia AirAsia
Ferry operators
Pelni
Express Bahari
Train operators
Kereta API
Airports near Bima
The following major airports near Bima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Bima
Tambolaka Airport (TMC)
- Distance
- 113km (70 miles) from Bima
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
- Distance
- 265km (164 miles) from Bima