How to travel from Bengkulu to Komodo, Indonesia
The distance between Bengkulu and Komodo is around 2,091km (1,299 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 15m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bengkulu to Komodo by taxi, plane, 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 Komodo → Bengkulu if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park.
- Duration7h 15m
- Flight time3h 40m
- Typical costIDR 2,486,340($165)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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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, Makassar then Labuhanbajo and then to Komodo National Park.
- Duration5 days 5h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 2,141,850($145)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bengkulu and Komodo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bengkulu to Komodo by taxi, plane, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi, then take the train, then drive and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 2,141,850 ($145) and will take around 5 days 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,486,340 ($165).
The distance between Bengkulu and Komodo is around 2,091km (1,299 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,961km (1,218 miles)
It takes around 9h 15m to get from Bengkulu and Komodo by taxi, plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Bengkulu to Komodo is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx IDR 2,486,340 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Bengkulu and Komodo is to take a taxi, then take the train, then drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 2,141,850 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bengkulu and Komodo. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 7h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bengkulu and Komodo. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 7h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bengkulu to Komodo. We recommend that you take a taxi to Silampari (LLJ) then fly from Silampari (LLJ) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 9h 15m.
The closest major airport to Komodo is Komodo Airport (LBJ) (LBJ) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Komodo. Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU) (BMU) 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 Komodo. We recommend that you take a taxi to Silampari (LLJ) then fly from Silampari (LLJ) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 9h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bengkulu to Komodo is to take a taxi, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around IDR 5,392,065 ($360).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bengkulu and Komodo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 15m | IDR 2,486,340($165) | once daily | 2,091km (1,299 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane and Ferry | 9h 15m | IDR 5,392,065($360) | once daily | 2,185km (1,357 miles) |
Taxi, Train, Car and Ferry + 1 similar | 5 days 5h | IDR 2,141,850($145) | once a week | 3,311km (2,057 miles) |
| Taxi to Kota Padang, train, car and ferry | 8 days 14h | IDR 2,246,695($150) | once a week | 4,300km (2,672 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bengkulu and Komodo
Airlines
NAM Air
Garuda Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Pelni
Train operators
Kereta API
Airports near Komodo
The following major airports near Komodo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Komodo Airport (LBJ)
- Distance
- 36km (23 miles) from Komodo
Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU)
- Distance
- 96km (59 miles) from Komodo
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
- Distance
- 363km (225 miles) from Komodo