How to travel from Bengkulu to Semarang, Indonesia
The distance between Bengkulu and Semarang is around 981km (609 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bengkulu to Semarang by plane, taxi, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Semarang → Bengkulu if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Ahmad Yani (SRG).
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical costIDR 1,482,820($100)
Citilink Indonesia
+ 3 othersTaxi, 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 Semarang Tawang.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 1,662,555($110)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Bakauheni Port then take a ferry to Merak then drive to Semarang.
- Duration17h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical costIDR 1,992,070($135)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bengkulu and Semarang
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bengkulu to Semarang by plane, taxi, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around IDR 1,482,820 ($100) and will take around 2h 50m.
The distance between Bengkulu and Semarang is around 981km (609 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 955km (593 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Bengkulu and Semarang by plane.
The quickest way to get from Bengkulu to Semarang is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 1,482,820 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Bengkulu and Semarang is to fly which will typically cost around IDR 1,482,820 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bengkulu and Semarang. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Ahmad Yani (SRG). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bengkulu and Semarang. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Ahmad Yani (SRG). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Bengkulu and Semarang. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and arrive at Ahmad Yani (SRG) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Bengkulu to Semarang. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bengkulu to Semarang typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and and arrive into Ahmad Yani (SRG).
The closest major airport to Semarang is Achmad Yani International Airport (SRG) (SRG) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Semarang. Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC) (SOC) and Adisucipto Airport (JOG) (JOG) 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 Semarang. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Ahmad Yani (SRG). instead which will take 2h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bengkulu to Semarang is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around IDR 1,482,820 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bengkulu and Semarang
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 2h 50m | IDR 1,482,820($100) | on demand | 981km (609 miles) |
Taxi, Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 3h | IDR 1,662,555($110) | once daily | 1,311km (815 miles) |
| Taxi, Train and Bus | 1 day 11h | IDR 2,037,000($135) | once daily | 1,386km (861 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 17h 20m | IDR 1,992,070($135) | hourly | 1,215km (755 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bengkulu and Semarang
Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Garuda Indonesia
Batik Air
Train operators
Kereta API
Ferry operators
Damri
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Bus companies
Maharani Tranz
Nusantara
Airports near Semarang
The following major airports near Semarang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Achmad Yani International Airport (SRG)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Semarang
Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Semarang
Adisucipto Airport (JOG)
- Distance
- 88km (55 miles) from Semarang