How to travel from Bengkulu to Palu, Indonesia
The distance between Bengkulu and Palu is around 2,138km (1,329 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Bengkulu to Palu 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 Palu → Bengkulu if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Palu (PLW).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical costIDR 3,594,710($240)
Batik Air
+ 3 others1 similiar route
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Taxi, Train and Ferry
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 Pantoloan.
- Duration3 days 3h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 2,171,805($145)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bengkulu and Palu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bengkulu to Palu 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 2,171,805 ($145) and will take around 3 days 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,594,710 ($240).
The distance between Bengkulu and Palu is around 2,138km (1,329 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,948km (1,210 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Bengkulu and Palu by plane.
The quickest way to get from Bengkulu to Palu is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx IDR 3,594,710 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Bengkulu and Palu is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 2,171,805 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bengkulu and Palu. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Palu (PLW). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bengkulu and Palu. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Palu (PLW). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Bengkulu and Palu. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and arrive at Palu (PLW) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4hrs.
There is no direct flight from Bengkulu to Palu. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bengkulu to Palu typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and and arrive into Palu (PLW).
The closest major airport to Palu is Mutiara Airport (PLW) (PLW) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Palu. Tampa Padang Airport (MJU) (MJU) and Samarinda International Airport (AAP) (AAP) 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 Palu. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Palu (PLW). instead which will take 4h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bengkulu to Palu is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around IDR 3,594,710 ($240).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bengkulu and Palu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 4h 15m | IDR 3,594,710($240) | on demand | 2,138km (1,329 miles) |
| Taxi and Plane | 6h 20m | IDR 4,029,070($270) | on demand | 2,232km (1,387 miles) |
Taxi, Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 3 days 3h | IDR 2,171,805($145) | once a week | 3,109km (1,932 miles) |
| Taxi, Train, Bus and Ferry | 3 days 11h | IDR 2,606,165($175) | once a week | 3,249km (2,019 miles) |
| Taxi to Kota Padang, train, bus and ferry | 3 days 13h | IDR 2,456,385($165) | once a week | 3,144km (1,954 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bengkulu and Palu
Airlines
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Wings Air
Garuda Indonesia
Ferry operators
Damri
Pelni
Bus companies
Maharani Tranz
Nusantara
Train operators
Kereta API
Airports near Palu
The following major airports near Palu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Mutiara Airport (PLW)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Palu
Tampa Padang Airport (MJU)
- Distance
- 210km (130 miles) from Palu
Samarinda International Airport (AAP)
- Distance
- 297km (184 miles) from Palu