How to travel from Bengkulu to Langsa, Indonesia
The distance between Bengkulu and Langsa is around 1,464km (909 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 7hrs.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Bengkulu to Langsa by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Langsa → Bengkulu if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Kuala Namu (KNO) then take a taxi to Langsa.
- Duration7hrs
- Flight time3h 35m
- Typical costIDR 3,969,160($265)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Taxi, Train and Bus
Take a taxi to Tebing Tinggi/Empat Lawang then take the train to Kertapati then take the bus to Terminal AKAP BRPS and then to Medan Putra Pelangi then take a taxi to Langsa.
- Duration1 day 21h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 2,636,120($175)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bengkulu and Langsa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bengkulu to Langsa by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around IDR 2,321,585 ($155) and will take around 2 days 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,969,160 ($265).
The distance between Bengkulu and Langsa is around 1,464km (909 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,023km (636 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Bengkulu and Langsa by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bengkulu to Langsa is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx IDR 3,969,160 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Bengkulu and Langsa, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take the bus 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 Langsa. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Kuala Namu (KNO) then take a taxi to Langsa. instead which will take 7hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bengkulu and Langsa. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Kuala Namu (KNO) then take a taxi to Langsa. instead which will take 7hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bengkulu to Langsa. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Kuala Namu (KNO) then take a taxi to Langsa. instead which will take 7hrs.
The closest major airport to Langsa is Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) (KNO) which is approximately 137km (85 miles) from Langsa. Malikus Saleh Airport (LSW) (LSW) and Silangit Airport (DTB) (DTB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Bengkulu and Langsa. The distance is around 1,464km (909 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bengkulu to Langsa is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around IDR 3,969,160 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bengkulu and Langsa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 1 similar | 7hrs | IDR 3,969,160($265) | twice daily | 2,137km (1,328 miles) |
| Taxi and Plane | 9hrs | IDR 4,553,300($305) | twice daily | 2,231km (1,386 miles) |
Taxi, Train and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 21h | IDR 2,636,120($175) | once daily | 1,983km (1,232 miles) |
| Taxi to Kota Padang, train and bus | 2 days 4h | IDR 2,321,585($155) | once daily | 2,098km (1,304 miles) |
Drive | 20h 60m | IDR 2,426,430($160) | on demand | 1,464km (909 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bengkulu and Langsa
Airlines
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia
Bus companies
Lorena
Putra Pelangi
Pemerintah Kota Sibolga
Cv. Putra Sultan Nauli
Airports near Langsa
The following major airports near Langsa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Kualanamu International Airport (KNO)
- Distance
- 137km (85 miles) from Langsa
Malikus Saleh Airport (LSW)
- Distance
- 141km (87 miles) from Langsa
Silangit Airport (DTB)
- Distance
- 271km (169 miles) from Langsa