How to travel from Bima to Bengkulu, Indonesia
The distance between Bima and Bengkulu is around 1,935km (1,202 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bima to Bengkulu by plane, ferry, taxi, car and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bengkulu → Bima if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Bima (BMU) to Bengkulu (BKS).
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time4h 20m
- Typical costIDR 3,145,370($210)
Wings Air
+ 2 others4 similiar routes
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Ferry, Car, Train and Taxi
Take a ferry to Makassar then Tanjung Priok and then to Belinyu Port then drive to Terminal Muntok then take a ferry to Palembang then take the train to Tebing Tinggi/Empat Lawang then take a taxi to Bengkulu.
- Duration4 days 17h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 2,261,670($150)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bima and Bengkulu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bima to Bengkulu by plane, ferry, taxi, car and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then drive, then take the train and then take a taxi which costs around IDR 2,126,870 ($140) and will take around 7 days 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,145,370 ($210).
The distance between Bima and Bengkulu is around 1,935km (1,202 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,870km (1,162 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Bima and Bengkulu by plane.
The quickest way to get from Bima to Bengkulu is to fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx IDR 3,145,370 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Bima and Bengkulu is to take a ferry, then drive, then take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 2,126,870 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bima and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Bima (BMU) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bima and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Bima (BMU) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Bima and Bengkulu. Flights depart from Bima (BMU) and arrive at Bengkulu (BKS) - via Ngurah Rai (DPS). The flight takes around 4h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Bima to Bengkulu. There is however a flight that goes via Ngurah Rai (DPS) and Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 4h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bima to Bengkulu typically takes around 4h 20m. Flights depart from Bima (BMU) and and arrive into Bengkulu (BKS).
The closest major airport to Bengkulu is Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) (BKS) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Bengkulu. Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) (DJB) 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 Bima to Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Bima (BMU) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 4h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bima to Bengkulu is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around IDR 3,145,370 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bima and Bengkulu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 4h 45m | IDR 3,145,370($210) | on demand | 1,935km (1,202 miles) |
| Plane and Taxi | 6h 40m | IDR 3,729,510($250) | on demand | 2,026km (1,259 miles) |
| Taxi and Plane | 7h 55m | IDR 4,059,025($270) | on demand | 2,030km (1,261 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 13h 45m | IDR 4,268,715($285) | twice a week | 2,187km (1,359 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Taxi | 15h 50m | IDR 4,703,080($315) | twice a week | 2,282km (1,418 miles) |
Ferry, Car, Train and Taxi + 1 similar | 4 days 17h | IDR 2,261,670($150) | once a week | 3,249km (2,019 miles) |
| Ferry to Lembar, car, train and taxi | 7 days 8h | IDR 2,126,870($140) | once a week | 3,896km (2,421 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bima and Bengkulu
Airlines
Wings Air
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia
Ferry operators
Pelni
Express Bahari
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Train operators
Kereta API
Airports near Bengkulu
The following major airports near Bengkulu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS)
- Distance
- 44km (27 miles) from Bengkulu
Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB)
- Distance
- 243km (151 miles) from Bengkulu
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)
- Distance
- 250km (155 miles) from Bengkulu