How to travel from Bengkulu to Prabumulih, Indonesia

The distance between Bengkulu and Prabumulih is around 329km (205 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 5h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bengkulu to Prabumulih by taxi, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PrabumulihBengkulu if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Tebing Tinggi/Empat Lawang then take the train to Prabumulih.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 988,545($66)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Prabumulih.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,797,355($120)
Operated by

GoJek

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Drive

Drive to Prabumulih.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance342km (213 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bengkulu and Prabumulih

There are several options for getting from Bengkulu to Prabumulih by taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the train which costs around IDR 853,745 ($57) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,797,355 ($120).

The distance between Bengkulu and Prabumulih is around 329km (205 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 188km (117 miles)

It takes around 6h 5m to get from Bengkulu and Prabumulih by taxi and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bengkulu to Prabumulih is to take a taxi which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx IDR 1,797,355 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Bengkulu and Prabumulih, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 853,745 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bengkulu and Prabumulih. We recommend that you take a taxi to Prabumulih. instead which will take 5h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bengkulu and Prabumulih. We recommend that you take a taxi to Prabumulih. instead which will take 5h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bengkulu to Prabumulih. We recommend that you take a taxi to Tebing Tinggi/Empat Lawang then take the train to Prabumulih. instead which will take 6h 5m.

The closest major airport to Prabumulih is Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) (PLM) which is approximately 79km (49 miles) from Prabumulih. Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) (DJB) and Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) (BKS) 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 Prabumulih. The distance is around 342km (213 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bengkulu to Prabumulih is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around IDR 988,545 ($66).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bengkulu and Prabumulih

Transport options from Bengkulu to Prabumulih
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Train + 1 similar
6h 5m
IDR 988,545($66)
once daily329km (205 miles)
Taxi to Kota Padang, Train6h 40m
IDR 853,745($57)
twice daily335km (208 miles)
Taxi
5h 15m
IDR 1,797,355($120)
on demand342km (213 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
IDR 569,160($38)
on demand342km (213 miles)

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Airports near Prabumulih

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

PLM
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Prabumulih
DJB
Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
211km (131 miles) from Prabumulih
BKS
Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
215km (134 miles) from Prabumulih