How to travel from Bengkulu to Samarinda, Indonesia

There are several options for getting from Bengkulu to Samarinda by plane, taxi, train, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take a taxi, then take the train, then take a ferry and then drive which costs around IDR 2,246,695 ($150) and will take around 2 days 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,100,435 ($205).

The distance between Bengkulu and Samarinda is around 1,915km (1,190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,657km (1,030 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Bengkulu and Samarinda by plane and taxi.

The quickest way to get from Bengkulu to Samarinda is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx IDR 3,100,435 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Bengkulu and Samarinda is to take a taxi, then take the train, then take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around IDR 2,246,695 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Bengkulu and Samarinda. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to APT Pranoto (AAP). instead which will take 4hrs.

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bengkulu and Samarinda. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to APT Pranoto (AAP). instead which will take 4hrs.

Yes you can fly from Bengkulu and Samarinda. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and arrive at APT Pranoto (AAP) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 3h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Bengkulu to Samarinda. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Bengkulu to Samarinda typically takes around 3h 30m. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and and arrive into APT Pranoto (AAP).

The closest major airport to Samarinda is Samarinda International Airport (AAP) (AAP) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Samarinda. Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Airport (BPN) (BPN) and Kalimarau Airport (BEJ) (BEJ) 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 Samarinda. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN) then take a taxi to Samarinda. instead which will take 5h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bengkulu to Samarinda is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around IDR 3,684,575 ($245).