The distance between Bengkulu and Surakarta is around 1,043km (648 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bengkulu to Surakarta by plane, taxi, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Solo (SOC).
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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 Solo Balapan.
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Drive to Bakauheni Port then take a ferry to Merak then drive to Surakarta.
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There are several options for getting from Bengkulu to Surakarta by plane, taxi, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around IDR 1,467,840 ($100) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,351,540 ($155).
The distance between Bengkulu and Surakarta is around 1,043km (648 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,022km (635 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Bengkulu and Surakarta by plane.
The quickest way to get from Bengkulu to Surakarta is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx IDR 2,351,540 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Bengkulu and Surakarta is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 1,467,840 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Bengkulu and Surakarta. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Solo (SOC). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bengkulu and Surakarta. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Solo (SOC). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Yes you can fly from Bengkulu and Surakarta. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and arrive at Solo (SOC) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Bengkulu to Surakarta. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bengkulu to Surakarta typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and and arrive into Solo (SOC).
The closest major airport to Surakarta is Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC) (SOC) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Surakarta. Adisucipto Airport (JOG) (JOG) and Achmad Yani International Airport (SRG) (SRG) 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 Surakarta. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Solo (SOC). instead which will take 2h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bengkulu to Surakarta is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around IDR 2,351,540 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 2h 55m | IDR 2,351,540($155) | hourly | 1,043km (648 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 4h 45m | IDR 1,467,840($100) | twice daily | 1,087km (675 miles) |
Taxi and Plane | 4h 55m | IDR 2,785,900($185) | hourly | 1,137km (707 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5h 35m | IDR 2,261,670($150) | hourly | 1,082km (672 miles) |
Taxi, Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 5h | IDR 1,677,530($110) | once daily | 1,440km (895 miles) |
Taxi, Train and Bus | 1 day 11h | IDR 2,037,000($135) | once daily | 1,477km (918 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 18h 30m | IDR 2,141,850($145) | hourly | 1,309km (813 miles) |
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