How to travel from Bengkulu to Tanjung Pandan, Indonesia

The distance between Bengkulu and Tanjung Pandan is around 965km (600 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Bengkulu to Tanjung Pandan by plane, taxi, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Tanjung PandanBengkulu if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Tanjung Pandan (TJQ).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,156,825($145)
Operated by

Lion Mentari Airlines

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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 and then to Tanjung Pandan.

  • Duration1 day 19h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,662,555($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bengkulu and Tanjung Pandan

There are several options for getting from Bengkulu to Tanjung Pandan by plane, taxi, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 1,662,555 ($110) and will take around 1 day 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,156,825 ($145).

The distance between Bengkulu and Tanjung Pandan is around 965km (600 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 575km (357 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Bengkulu and Tanjung Pandan by plane.

The quickest way to get from Bengkulu to Tanjung Pandan is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx IDR 2,156,825 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Bengkulu and Tanjung Pandan is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 1,662,555 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bengkulu and Tanjung Pandan. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Tanjung Pandan (TJQ). instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bengkulu and Tanjung Pandan. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Tanjung Pandan (TJQ). instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bengkulu and Tanjung Pandan. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and arrive at Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Bengkulu to Tanjung Pandan. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Bengkulu to Tanjung Pandan typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Bengkulu (BKS) and and arrive into Tanjung Pandan (TJQ).

The closest major airport to Tanjung Pandan is Bulutumbang Airport (TJQ) (TJQ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Tanjung Pandan. Depati Amir Airport (PGK) (PGK) and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) (PLM) 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 Tanjung Pandan. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Tanjung Pandan (TJQ). instead which will take 3hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bengkulu to Tanjung Pandan is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around IDR 2,156,825 ($145).

How do I get from Bengkulu to Tanjung Pandan

Compare travel optionsbetween Bengkulu and Tanjung Pandan

Transport options from Bengkulu to Tanjung Pandan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3hrs
IDR 2,156,825($145)
on demand965km (600 miles)
Taxi, Train and Ferry
1 day 19h
IDR 1,662,555($110)
once a week1,274km (791 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Bengkulu and Tanjung Pandan

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Airports near Tanjung Pandan

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

TJQ
Bulutumbang Airport (TJQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Tanjung Pandan
PGK
Depati Amir Airport (PGK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
180km (112 miles) from Tanjung Pandan
PLM
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)
International Airport
Distance
329km (204 miles) from Tanjung Pandan