How to travel from Bengkulu to Sumedang, Indonesia
The distance between Bengkulu and Sumedang is around 782km (486 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 35m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bengkulu to Sumedang by plane, bus, taxi, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sumedang → Bengkulu if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) then take the bus to Sumedang.
- Duration6h 35m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical costIDR 1,273,125($85)
Multiple operators
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 Kiaracondong.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 1,842,290($125)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Taxi, Train and Bus
Take a taxi to Tebing Tinggi/Empat Lawang then take the train to Prabumulih and then to Labuanratu then take the bus to Kota Bandung.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 1,812,335($120)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Bakauheni Port then take a ferry to Merak then drive to Sumedang.
- Duration14h 50m
- Departshourly
- Typical costIDR 1,557,705($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bengkulu and Sumedang
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bengkulu to Sumedang by plane, bus, taxi, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around IDR 1,273,125 ($85) and will take around 6h 35m.
The distance between Bengkulu and Sumedang is around 782km (486 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 702km (436 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Bengkulu and Sumedang by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Bengkulu to Sumedang is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx IDR 1,273,125 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Bengkulu and Sumedang is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 1,273,125 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bengkulu and Sumedang. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) then take the bus to Sumedang. instead which will take 6h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bengkulu and Sumedang. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) then take the bus to Sumedang. instead which will take 6h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bengkulu to Sumedang. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) then take the bus to Sumedang. instead which will take 6h 35m.
The closest major airport to Sumedang is Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO) (BDO) which is approximately 38km (23 miles) from Sumedang. Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) (HLP) and Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) (CGK) 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 Sumedang. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) then take the bus to Sumedang. instead which will take 6h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bengkulu to Sumedang is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around IDR 1,273,125 ($85).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bengkulu and Sumedang
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus | 6h 35m | IDR 1,273,125($85) | hourly | 782km (486 miles) |
Taxi, Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 1h | IDR 1,842,290($125) | once daily | 1,084km (673 miles) |
| Taxi, Train, Ferry and Bus | 1 day 3h | IDR 1,407,930($95) | once daily | 1,079km (670 miles) |
| Taxi, Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 7h | IDR 1,632,595($110) | once daily | 1,155km (718 miles) |
Taxi, Train and Bus | 1 day 1h | IDR 1,812,335($120) | once daily | 1,056km (656 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 50m | IDR 1,557,705($105) | hourly | 958km (595 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bengkulu and Sumedang
Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
Garuda Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Bus companies
Medal Sekarwangi
Damri
Maharani Tranz
Train operators
Kereta API
Airports near Sumedang
The following major airports near Sumedang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO)
- Distance
- 38km (23 miles) from Sumedang
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
- Distance
- 131km (82 miles) from Sumedang
Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK)
- Distance
- 162km (100 miles) from Sumedang