How to travel from Bengkulu to Jakarta, Indonesia
The distance between Bengkulu and Jakarta is around 583km (363 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 10m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bengkulu to Jakarta by plane, bus, 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 Jakarta → Bengkulu if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) then take the bus to Ciputra World Jakarta.
- Duration2h 10m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical costIDR 838,765($56)
Multiple operators
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.
- Duration22h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 1,512,775($100)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Bakauheni Port then take a ferry to Merak then drive to Jakarta.
- Duration12h 40m
- Departshourly
- Typical costIDR 659,030($44)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bengkulu and Jakarta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bengkulu to Jakarta by plane, bus, taxi, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 659,030 ($44) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 838,765 ($56).
The distance between Bengkulu and Jakarta is around 583km (363 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 560km (348 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Bengkulu and Jakarta by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Bengkulu to Jakarta is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx IDR 838,765 ($56).
The cheapest way to travel between Bengkulu and Jakarta is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 659,030 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bengkulu and Jakarta. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) then take the bus to Ciputra World Jakarta. instead which will take 2h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bengkulu and Jakarta. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) then take the bus to Ciputra World Jakarta. instead which will take 2h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bengkulu to Jakarta. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) then take the bus to Ciputra World Jakarta. instead which will take 2h 10m.
The closest major airport to Jakarta is Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) (HLP) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Jakarta. Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) (CGK) and Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO) (BDO) 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 Jakarta. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) then take the bus to Ciputra World Jakarta. instead which will take 2h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bengkulu to Jakarta is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around IDR 838,765 ($56).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bengkulu and Jakarta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus | 2h 10m | IDR 838,765($56) | hourly | 583km (363 miles) |
Taxi, Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 22h 35m | IDR 1,512,775($100) | once daily | 876km (544 miles) |
| Taxi, Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 3h | IDR 1,602,640($105) | once daily | 953km (592 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 40m | IDR 659,030($44) | hourly | 782km (486 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bengkulu and Jakarta
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Ferry operators
Damri
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Train operators
Kereta API
Bus companies
Maharani Tranz
Airports near Jakarta
The following major airports near Jakarta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from Jakarta
Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Jakarta
Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Jakarta