How to travel from Bengkulu to Palopo, Indonesia
The distance between Bengkulu and Palopo is around 2,233km (1,388 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Bengkulu to Palopo by plane, bus, car, ferry, taxi and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Palopo → Bengkulu if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO).
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time4h 45m
- Typical costIDR 4,403,520($295)
Lion Mentari Airlines
+ 1 others4 similiar routes
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Taxi, Train, Ferry and Bus
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 Makassar then take the bus to Palopo.
- Duration2 days 19h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costIDR 2,261,670($150)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bengkulu and Palopo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bengkulu to Palopo by plane, bus, car, ferry, taxi and train. The cheapest option is to take a taxi, then take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 2,261,670 ($150) and will take around 2 days 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 4,403,520 ($295).
The distance between Bengkulu and Palopo is around 2,233km (1,388 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,961km (1,218 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Bengkulu and Palopo by plane.
The quickest way to get from Bengkulu to Palopo is to fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx IDR 4,403,520 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Bengkulu and Palopo is to take a taxi, then take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 2,261,670 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bengkulu and Palopo. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bengkulu and Palopo. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Bengkulu and Palopo. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and arrive at Palopo Lagaligo (LLO) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Bengkulu to Palopo. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) and Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). This services will take at least 5h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bengkulu to Palopo typically takes around 4h 45m. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and and arrive into Palopo Lagaligo (LLO).
The closest major airport to Palopo is Tampa Padang Airport (MJU) (MJU) which is approximately 137km (85 miles) from Palopo. Mutiara Airport (PLW) (PLW) 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 Palopo. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO). instead which will take 5h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bengkulu to Palopo is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around IDR 4,403,520 ($295).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bengkulu and Palopo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 5h 10m | IDR 4,403,520($295) | on demand | 2,233km (1,388 miles) |
| Plane and Taxi | 9h 20m | IDR 5,182,370($345) | on demand | 2,552km (1,586 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 12h 30m | IDR 3,699,555($245) | once daily | 2,346km (1,458 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane and Bus | 14h 35m | IDR 4,283,695($285) | once daily | 2,440km (1,516 miles) |
| Plane, Car and Ferry | 19h 15m | IDR 4,238,760($285) | every 20 mins | 2,839km (1,764 miles) |
Taxi, Train, Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 2 days 19h | IDR 2,261,670($150) | 3 times a week | 2,786km (1,731 miles) |
| Taxi, Train, Bus and Ferry | 3 days 3h | IDR 2,696,030($180) | 3 times a week | 2,926km (1,818 miles) |
| Taxi, Train, Ferry, Car and Bus | 7 days 15h | IDR 2,396,475($160) | once a week | 4,227km (2,627 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bengkulu and Palopo
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Wings Air
Citilink Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia
Batik Air
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Damri
Pelni
Express Bahari
Bus companies
Primadona bus
Maharani Tranz
Train operators
Kereta API
Airports near Palopo
The following major airports near Palopo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Tampa Padang Airport (MJU)
- Distance
- 137km (85 miles) from Palopo
Mutiara Airport (PLW)
- Distance
- 234km (145 miles) from Palopo
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
- Distance
- 242km (150 miles) from Palopo