How to travel from Bontang to Bengkulu, Indonesia
The distance between Bontang and Bengkulu is around 1,986km (1,234 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bontang to Bengkulu by taxi, plane, bus, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bengkulu → Bontang if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi and Plane
Take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Bengkulu (BKS).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical costIDR 3,684,575($245)
Multiple operators
Taxi, Bus, Ferry and Train
Take a taxi to Samarinda then take the bus to Balikpapan then take a ferry to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port then take the bus to Jakarta and then 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.
- Duration2 days 14h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 3,834,355($255)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bontang and Bengkulu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bontang to Bengkulu by taxi, plane, bus, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take a taxi, then take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which costs around IDR 2,860,790 ($190) and will take around 2 days 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,684,575 ($245).
The distance between Bontang and Bengkulu is around 1,986km (1,234 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,708km (1,062 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Bontang and Bengkulu by taxi and plane.
The quickest way to get from Bontang to Bengkulu is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx IDR 3,684,575 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Bontang and Bengkulu is to take a taxi, then take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 2,860,790 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bontang and Bengkulu. We recommend that you take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bontang and Bengkulu. We recommend that you take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bontang to Bengkulu. We recommend that you take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Bontang to Bengkulu. We recommend that you take a taxi to APT Pranoto (AAP) then fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 4h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bontang to Bengkulu is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around IDR 3,684,575 ($245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bontang and Bengkulu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Plane | 4h 40m | IDR 3,684,575($245) | on demand | 1,986km (1,234 miles) |
Taxi, Bus, Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 2 days 14h | IDR 3,834,355($255) | once a week | 2,987km (1,856 miles) |
| Taxi to Samarinda, bus, ferry and train | 2 days 16h | IDR 2,860,790($190) | once a week | 2,967km (1,844 miles) |
| Taxi to Samarinda, bus, ferry and train | 2 days 18h | IDR 2,905,725($195) | once a week | 3,040km (1,889 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bontang and Bengkulu
Airlines
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Ferry operators
Pelni
Bus companies
Jahe Raya
Damri
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