The distance between Bengkulu and Makassar is around 2,003km (1,244 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bengkulu to Makassar by plane, taxi, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Makassar → Bengkulu if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG).
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+ 2 othersTake 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 Makassar.
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There are several options for getting from Bengkulu to Makassar by plane, taxi, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 2,111,890 ($140) and will take around 2 days 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,171,805 ($145).
The distance between Bengkulu and Makassar is around 2,003km (1,244 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,880km (1,168 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Bengkulu and Makassar by plane.
The quickest way to get from Bengkulu to Makassar is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx IDR 2,171,805 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Bengkulu and Makassar is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 2,111,890 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Bengkulu and Makassar. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bengkulu and Makassar. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Yes you can fly from Bengkulu and Makassar. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and arrive at Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 3h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Bengkulu to Makassar. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bengkulu to Makassar typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and and arrive into Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG).
The closest major airport to Makassar is Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) (UPG) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Makassar. Tampa Padang Airport (MJU) (MJU) and Baubau Airport (BUW) (BUW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bengkulu to Makassar. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). instead which will take 4h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bengkulu to Makassar is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around IDR 2,171,805 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 4h 10m | IDR 2,171,805($145) | on demand | 2,003km (1,244 miles) |
Taxi, Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 2 days 11h | IDR 2,111,890($140) | 3 times a week | 2,417km (1,502 miles) |
Taxi, Train, Bus and Ferry | 2 days 16h | IDR 2,216,735($150) | 3 times a week | 2,498km (1,552 miles) |
Lion Mentari Airlines
Garuda Indonesia
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Maharani Tranz
Damri
Pelni
Kereta API
The following major airports near Makassar offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.