How to travel from Bengkulu to Kendari, Indonesia

The distance between Bengkulu and Kendari is around 2,335km (1,451 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bengkulu to Kendari by plane, taxi, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Kendari (KDI).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time4h 15m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 3,699,555($245)
Operated by

Garuda Indonesia

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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 Surabaya Pasar Turi then take a ferry to Baubau and then to Kendari.

  • Duration3 days 22h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,321,585($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bengkulu and Kendari

There are several options for getting from Bengkulu to Kendari by plane, taxi, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 2,321,585 ($155) and will take around 3 days 22h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,699,555 ($245).

The distance between Bengkulu and Kendari is around 2,335km (1,451 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,218km (1,378 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Bengkulu and Kendari by plane.

The quickest way to get from Bengkulu to Kendari is to fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 3,699,555 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Bengkulu and Kendari is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 2,321,585 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bengkulu and Kendari. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Kendari (KDI). instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bengkulu and Kendari. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Kendari (KDI). instead which will take 4h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bengkulu and Kendari. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and arrive at Kendari (KDI) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Bengkulu to Kendari. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 4h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bengkulu to Kendari typically takes around 4h 15m. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and and arrive into Kendari (KDI).

The closest major airport to Kendari is Haluoleo Airport (KDI) (KDI) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Kendari. Baubau Airport (BUW) (BUW) 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 Kendari. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Kendari (KDI). instead which will take 4h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bengkulu to Kendari is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around IDR 3,699,555 ($245).

How do I get from Bengkulu to Kendari

Compare travel optionsbetween Bengkulu and Kendari

Transport options from Bengkulu to Kendari
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 50m
IDR 3,699,555($245)
on demand2,335km (1,451 miles)
Taxi and Plane6h 55m
IDR 4,433,475($295)
on demand2,429km (1,509 miles)
Taxi, Train and Ferry
3 days 22h
IDR 2,321,585($155)
twice a week3,047km (1,893 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Bengkulu and Kendari

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Airports near Kendari

The following major airports near Kendari offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.

KDI
Haluoleo Airport (KDI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Kendari
BUW
Baubau Airport (BUW)
Domestic Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Kendari
UPG
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
International Airport
Distance
351km (218 miles) from Kendari