How to travel from Bengkulu to East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
The distance between Bengkulu and East Nusa Tenggara is around 2,129km (1,323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bengkulu to East Nusa Tenggara by plane, taxi, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out East Nusa Tenggara → Bengkulu if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Kupang (KOE).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time4h 15m
- Typical costIDR 1,587,665($105)
Citilink Indonesia
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Taxi, Train and Ferry
Take a taxi to Kota Padang then take the train to Prabumulih and then to Tanjung Karang then take a ferry to Gambir Station and then to Kupang Ferry Terminal.
- Duration5 days 22h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 2,156,825($145)
Multiple operators
Taxi, Train, Car and Ferry
Take a taxi to Tebing Tinggi/Empat Lawang then take the train to Kertapati then drive to Tanjung Api Api then take a ferry to Terminal Muntok then drive to Belinyu Port then take a ferry to Tanjung Priok and then to Kupang Ferry Terminal.
- Duration6 days 17h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 2,126,870($140)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bengkulu and East Nusa Tenggara
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bengkulu to East Nusa Tenggara by plane, taxi, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around IDR 1,587,665 ($105) and will take around 4h 40m.
The distance between Bengkulu and East Nusa Tenggara is around 2,129km (1,323 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,084km (1,295 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Bengkulu and East Nusa Tenggara by plane.
The quickest way to get from Bengkulu to East Nusa Tenggara is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx IDR 1,587,665 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Bengkulu and East Nusa Tenggara is to fly which will typically cost around IDR 1,587,665 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bengkulu and East Nusa Tenggara. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Kupang (KOE). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bengkulu and East Nusa Tenggara. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Kupang (KOE). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Bengkulu and East Nusa Tenggara. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and arrive at Kupang (KOE) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Bengkulu to East Nusa Tenggara. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bengkulu to East Nusa Tenggara typically takes around 4h 15m. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and and arrive into Kupang (KOE).
The closest major airport to East Nusa Tenggara is Bajawa Soa Airport (BJW) (BJW) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from East Nusa Tenggara. Komodo Airport (LBJ) (LBJ) and Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) (UPG) 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 East Nusa Tenggara. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Kupang (KOE). instead which will take 4h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bengkulu to East Nusa Tenggara is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around IDR 1,587,665 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bengkulu and East Nusa Tenggara
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 4h 40m | IDR 1,587,665($105) | on demand | 2,489km (1,546 miles) |
| Taxi and Plane | 5h 50m | IDR 5,392,065($360) | on demand | 2,129km (1,323 miles) |
Taxi, Train and Ferry | 5 days 22h | IDR 2,156,825($145) | once a week | 3,250km (2,019 miles) |
Taxi, Train, Car and Ferry | 6 days 17h | IDR 2,126,870($140) | once a week | 3,697km (2,297 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bengkulu and East Nusa Tenggara
Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Batik Air
NAM Air
Garuda Indonesia
Ferry operators
Damri
Pelni
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Train operators
Kereta API
Airports near East Nusa Tenggara
The following major airports near East Nusa Tenggara offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Bajawa Soa Airport (BJW)
- Distance
- 43km (27 miles) from East Nusa Tenggara
Komodo Airport (LBJ)
- Distance
- 89km (56 miles) from East Nusa Tenggara
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
- Distance
- 408km (254 miles) from East Nusa Tenggara