How to travel from Bengkulu to Labuan Bajo, Indonesia

The distance between Bengkulu and Labuan Bajo is around 2,035km (1,265 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bengkulu to Labuan Bajo by taxi, plane, train, car 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

Fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,486,340($165)
Operated by

Lion Mentari Airlines

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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 then Makassar and then to Labuhanbajo.

  • Duration5 days 2h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,141,850($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bengkulu and Labuan Bajo

There are several options for getting from Bengkulu to Labuan Bajo by taxi, plane, train, car and ferry. 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 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,486,340 ($165).

The distance between Bengkulu and Labuan Bajo is around 2,035km (1,265 miles).

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Bengkulu and Labuan Bajo by taxi and plane.

The quickest way to get from Bengkulu to Labuan Bajo is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 2,486,340 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Bengkulu and Labuan Bajo 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 Labuan Bajo. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bengkulu and Labuan Bajo. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bengkulu and Labuan Bajo. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and arrive at Labuan Bajo (LBJ) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 3h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Bengkulu to Labuan Bajo. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bengkulu to Labuan Bajo typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and and arrive into Labuan Bajo (LBJ).

The closest major airport to Labuan Bajo is Komodo Airport (LBJ) (LBJ) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Labuan Bajo. Tambolaka Airport (TMC) (TMC) 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 Labuan Bajo. We recommend that you take a taxi to Silampari (LLJ) then fly from Silampari (LLJ) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 5h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bengkulu to Labuan Bajo is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around IDR 5,392,065 ($360).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bengkulu and Labuan Bajo

Transport options from Bengkulu to Labuan Bajo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 50m
IDR 2,486,340($165)
on demand2,035km (1,265 miles)
Taxi and Plane5h 50m
IDR 5,392,065($360)
on demand2,129km (1,323 miles)
Taxi, Train, Car and Ferry + 1 similar
5 days 2h
IDR 2,141,850($145)
once a week3,259km (2,025 miles)
Taxi to Kota Padang, train, car and ferry8 days 11h
IDR 2,246,695($150)
once a week4,248km (2,640 miles)

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Airports near Labuan Bajo

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

LBJ
Komodo Airport (LBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
1km (1 miles) from Labuan Bajo
TMC
Tambolaka Airport (TMC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Labuan Bajo
UPG
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
International Airport
Distance
382km (237 miles) from Labuan Bajo