How to travel from Bengkulu to Surakarta, Indonesia

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.

7 routes found

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

Fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Solo (SOC).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,351,540($155)
Operated by

Lion Mentari Airlines

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3 similiar routes

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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 Solo Balapan.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,677,530($110)
Operated by

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 Surakarta.

  • Duration18h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,141,850($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bengkulu and Surakarta

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Bengkulu to Surakarta

Compare travel optionsbetween Bengkulu and Surakarta

Transport options from Bengkulu to Surakarta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 55m
IDR 2,351,540($155)
hourly1,043km (648 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 45m
IDR 1,467,840($100)
twice daily1,087km (675 miles)
Taxi and Plane4h 55m
IDR 2,785,900($185)
hourly1,137km (707 miles)
Plane and Train5h 35m
IDR 2,261,670($150)
hourly1,082km (672 miles)
Taxi, Train and Ferry + 1 similar
1 day 5h
IDR 1,677,530($110)
once daily1,440km (895 miles)
Taxi, Train and Bus1 day 11h
IDR 2,037,000($135)
once daily1,477km (918 miles)
Car and Ferry
18h 30m
IDR 2,141,850($145)
hourly1,309km (813 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Bengkulu and Surakarta

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Airports near Surakarta

The following major airports near Surakarta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.

SOC
Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Surakarta
JOG
Adisucipto Airport (JOG)
International Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Surakarta
SRG
Achmad Yani International Airport (SRG)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Surakarta