How to travel from Bengkulu to Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB), Indonesia

The distance between Bengkulu and Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) is around 430km (267 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 6h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bengkulu to Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) by taxi, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi, Train and Bus

Take a taxi to Kota Padang then take the train to Kertapati then take the bus to Jambi.

  • Duration15h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 988,545($66)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Jambi Airport (DJB).

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,246,695($150)
Operated by

GoJek

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Drive

Drive to Jambi Airport (DJB).

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance430km (267 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bengkulu and Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB)

There are several options for getting from Bengkulu to Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) by taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around IDR 988,545 ($66) and will take around 15h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,246,695 ($150).

The distance between Bengkulu and Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) is around 430km (267 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 243km (151 miles)

It takes around 15h 55m to get from Bengkulu and Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) by taxi, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bengkulu to Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) is to take a taxi which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx IDR 2,246,695 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Bengkulu and Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB), if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 988,545 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bengkulu and Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB). We recommend that you take a taxi to Jambi Airport (DJB). instead which will take 6h 45m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bengkulu and Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB). We recommend that you take a taxi to Jambi Airport (DJB). instead which will take 6h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) from Bengkulu is to take a taxi which will take 6h 45m and cost around IDR 2,246,695 ($150).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bengkulu to Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB). We recommend that you take a taxi to Kota Padang then take the train to Kertapati then take the bus to Jambi. instead which will take 15h 55m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bengkulu and Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB). The distance is around 430km (267 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bengkulu to Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 15h 55m and will usually cost around IDR 988,545 ($66).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bengkulu and Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB)

Transport options from Bengkulu to Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi, Train and Bus
15h 55m
IDR 988,545($66)
twice daily707km (440 miles)
Taxi
6h 45m
IDR 2,246,695($150)
on demand430km (267 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
IDR 718,940($48)
on demand430km (267 miles)

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