How to travel from Bengkulu to Surabaya, Indonesia
The distance between Bengkulu and Surabaya is around 1,264km (785 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Bengkulu to Surabaya 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 Surabaya → Bengkulu if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Juanda International (SUB).
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical costIDR 1,422,905($95)
Lion Mentari Airlines
+ 2 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 Surabaya Pasar Turi.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 1,767,400($120)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Bakauheni Port then take a ferry to Merak then drive to Surabaya.
- Duration21h 5m
- Departshourly
- Typical costIDR 1,303,080($87)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bengkulu and Surabaya
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bengkulu to Surabaya by plane, taxi, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 1,303,080 ($87) and will take around 21h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,422,905 ($95).
The distance between Bengkulu and Surabaya is around 1,264km (785 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,203km (747 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Bengkulu and Surabaya by plane.
The quickest way to get from Bengkulu to Surabaya is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx IDR 1,422,905 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Bengkulu and Surabaya is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 1,303,080 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bengkulu and Surabaya. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Juanda International (SUB). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bengkulu and Surabaya. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Juanda International (SUB). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Bengkulu and Surabaya. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and arrive at Juanda International (SUB) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 2h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Bengkulu to Surabaya. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bengkulu to Surabaya typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and and arrive into Juanda International (SUB).
The closest major airport to Surabaya is Juanda International Airport (SUB) (SUB) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Surabaya. Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) (MLG) and Blimbingsari Airport (BWX) (BWX) 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 Surabaya. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Juanda International (SUB). instead which will take 3h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bengkulu to Surabaya is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around IDR 1,422,905 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bengkulu and Surabaya
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 3h 15m | IDR 1,422,905($95) | on demand | 1,264km (785 miles) |
Taxi, Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 7h | IDR 1,767,400($120) | once daily | 1,590km (988 miles) |
| Taxi to Kota Padang, train and ferry | 1 day 10h | IDR 1,707,485($115) | once daily | 1,700km (1,056 miles) |
| Taxi, Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 12h | IDR 1,872,245($125) | once daily | 1,671km (1,039 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21h 5m | IDR 1,303,080($87) | hourly | 1,558km (968 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bengkulu and Surabaya
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Garuda Indonesia
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Bus companies
Maharani Tranz
Ferry operators
Damri
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Train operators
Kereta API
Airports near Surabaya
The following major airports near Surabaya offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Juanda International Airport (SUB)
- Distance
- 16km (10 miles) from Surabaya
Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG)
- Distance
- 76km (47 miles) from Surabaya
Blimbingsari Airport (BWX)
- Distance
- 213km (132 miles) from Surabaya