How to travel from Denpasar to Bengkulu, Indonesia
The distance between Denpasar and Bengkulu is around 1,546km (961 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Denpasar to Bengkulu by plane, taxi, bus, train, 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 → Denpasar if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Bengkulu (BKS).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical costIDR 3,414,975($230)
Lion Mentari Airlines
+ 1 others1 similiar route
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Bus, Train and Taxi
Take the bus to Banyuwangi then 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.
- Duration1 day 16h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 3,040,525($205)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus, Train, Ferry, Car and Taxi
Take the bus to Ketapang then take the train to Surabaya Kota then take a ferry to Belinyu Port then drive to Terminal Muntok then take a ferry to Tanjung Api Api then drive to Kertapati then take the train to Tebing Tinggi/Empat Lawang then take a taxi to Bengkulu.
- Duration6 days 4h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 2,336,560($155)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Denpasar and Bengkulu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Denpasar to Bengkulu by plane, taxi, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a taxi which costs around IDR 2,007,045 ($135) and will take around 1 day 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,414,975 ($230).
The distance between Denpasar and Bengkulu is around 1,546km (961 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,514km (941 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Denpasar and Bengkulu by plane.
The quickest way to get from Denpasar to Bengkulu is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx IDR 3,414,975 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Denpasar and Bengkulu is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 2,007,045 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Denpasar and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Denpasar and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Denpasar and Bengkulu. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and arrive at Bengkulu (BKS) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Denpasar to Bengkulu. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Denpasar to Bengkulu typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) 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 Denpasar to Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Denpasar to Bengkulu is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around IDR 3,414,975 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Denpasar and Bengkulu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 30m | IDR 3,414,975($230) | on demand | 1,546km (961 miles) |
| Plane and Taxi | 5h 35m | IDR 3,924,225($260) | on demand | 1,641km (1,019 miles) |
Bus, Train and Taxi + 1 similar | 1 day 16h | IDR 3,040,525($205) | once daily | 2,019km (1,254 miles) |
| Bus to Banyuwangi, train and taxi | 1 day 20h | IDR 2,007,045($135) | once daily | 2,072km (1,288 miles) |
Bus, Train, Ferry, Car and Taxi | 6 days 4h | IDR 2,336,560($155) | once a week | 3,540km (2,200 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Denpasar and Bengkulu
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
NAM Air
Train operators
Kereta API
Bus companies
Damri
LADJU Trans
Ferry operators
Pelni
Express Bahari
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