How to travel from Bogor to Bengkulu, Indonesia
The distance between Bogor and Bengkulu is around 648km (402 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Bogor to Bengkulu by train, plane, bus, taxi, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bengkulu → Bogor if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Gambir Central then fly from Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) to Bengkulu (BKS).
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical costIDR 1,587,665($105)
Multiple operators
Train, Ferry and Taxi
Take the train to Gambir Central then take a ferry to Bandar Lampung then take the train to Prabumulih and then to Kota Padang then take a taxi to Bengkulu.
- Duration24h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 1,333,040($89)
Multiple operators
Bus, Train and Taxi
Take the bus to Metro then take the train to Baturaja then take a taxi to Lahat then take the train to Tebing Tinggi/Empat Lawang then take a taxi to Bengkulu.
- Duration19h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 2,081,935($140)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Merak then take a ferry to Bakauheni Port then drive to Bengkulu.
- Duration13h 10m
- Departshourly
- Typical costIDR 1,333,040($89)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bogor and Bengkulu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bogor to Bengkulu by train, plane, bus, taxi, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a taxi which costs around IDR 1,288,105 ($86) and will take around 22h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,587,665 ($105).
The distance between Bogor and Bengkulu is around 648km (402 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 583km (362 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Bogor and Bengkulu by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Bogor to Bengkulu is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx IDR 1,587,665 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Bogor and Bengkulu is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 1,288,105 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bogor and Bengkulu. We recommend that you take the train to Gambir Central then fly from Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bogor and Bengkulu. We recommend that you take the train to Gambir Central then fly from Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bogor to Bengkulu. We recommend that you take the train to Gambir Central then fly from Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 3h 55m.
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 Bogor to Bengkulu. We recommend that you take the train to Gambir Central then fly from Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 3h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bogor to Bengkulu is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around IDR 1,587,665 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bogor and Bengkulu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane | 3h 55m | IDR 1,587,665($105) | every 15 mins | 648km (402 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Taxi | 24h 20m | IDR 1,333,040($89) | once daily | 925km (575 miles) |
Bus, Train and Taxi + 1 similar | 19h 30m | IDR 2,081,935($140) | once daily | 858km (533 miles) |
| Bus to Metro, train and taxi | 22h 10m | IDR 1,288,105($86) | once daily | 910km (566 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 10m | IDR 1,333,040($89) | hourly | 810km (503 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bogor and Bengkulu
Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
Garuda Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Train operators
Commuter Line
Kereta API
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
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