How to travel from Bengkulu to Bontang, Indonesia
The distance between Bengkulu and Bontang is around 1,986km (1,234 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 45m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Bengkulu to Bontang by taxi, plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bontang → Bengkulu if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to APT Pranoto (AAP), Taxi
Fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to APT Pranoto (AAP) then take a taxi to Bontang.
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time3h 30m
- Typical costIDR 3,534,795($235)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Taxi, Train, Ferry and Bus
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 Surabaya Pasar Turi then take a ferry to Balikpapan then take the bus to Samarinda then take a taxi to Bontang.
- Duration2 days 16h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 2,935,680($195)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bengkulu and Bontang
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bengkulu to Bontang by taxi, plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a taxi, then take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 2,935,680 ($195) and will take around 2 days 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,534,795 ($235).
The distance between Bengkulu and Bontang is around 1,986km (1,234 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,708km (1,062 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Bengkulu and Bontang by taxi and plane.
The quickest way to get from Bengkulu to Bontang is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx IDR 3,534,795 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Bengkulu and Bontang is to take a taxi, then take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 2,935,680 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bengkulu and Bontang. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to APT Pranoto (AAP) then take a taxi to Bontang. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bengkulu and Bontang. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to APT Pranoto (AAP) then take a taxi to Bontang. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bengkulu to Bontang. We recommend that you take a taxi to Silampari (LLJ) then fly from Silampari (LLJ) to APT Pranoto (AAP) then take a taxi to Bontang. instead which will take 6h 45m.
The closest major airport to Bontang is Samarinda International Airport (AAP) (AAP) which is approximately 60km (38 miles) from Bontang. Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) (BPN) and Kalimarau Airport (BEJ) (BEJ) 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 Bontang. We recommend that you take a taxi to Silampari (LLJ) then fly from Silampari (LLJ) to APT Pranoto (AAP) then take a taxi to Bontang. instead which will take 6h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bengkulu to Bontang is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around IDR 4,268,715 ($285).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bengkulu and Bontang
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to APT Pranoto (AAP), Taxi + 2 similar | 4h 45m | IDR 3,534,795($235) | on demand | 1,986km (1,234 miles) |
| Plane and Taxi | 6h 30m | IDR 4,433,475($295) | on demand | 2,039km (1,267 miles) |
| Taxi and Plane | 6h 45m | IDR 4,268,715($285) | on demand | 2,080km (1,292 miles) |
Taxi, Train, Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 2 days 16h | IDR 2,935,680($195) | once a week | 2,971km (1,846 miles) |
| Taxi, Train, Bus and Ferry | 2 days 21h | IDR 3,160,350($210) | once a week | 3,039km (1,889 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bengkulu and Bontang
Airlines
Batik Air
Citilink Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Garuda Indonesia
Ferry operators
Damri
Pelni
Train operators
Kereta API
Bus companies
Cendana Mitra Perkasa
Airports near Bontang
The following major airports near Bontang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Samarinda International Airport (AAP)
- Distance
- 60km (38 miles) from Bontang
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN)
- Distance
- 166km (103 miles) from Bontang
Kalimarau Airport (BEJ)
- Distance
- 226km (140 miles) from Bontang