How to travel from East Nusa Tenggara to Bengkulu, Indonesia

The distance between East Nusa Tenggara and Bengkulu is around 2,035km (1,264 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Bengkulu by plane, taxi, ferry, car and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BengkuluEast Nusa Tenggara if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Bengkulu (BKS)

Fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Bengkulu (BKS).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 3,534,795($235)
Operated by

Garuda Indonesia

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Ferry, Car, Train and Taxi

Take a ferry to Ende then drive to Maumere then take a ferry to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port then take the train to Jakarta Gambir then take a ferry to Bandar Lampung 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.

  • Duration4 days 3h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 3,340,085($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between East Nusa Tenggara and Bengkulu

There are several options for getting from East Nusa Tenggara to Bengkulu by plane, taxi, ferry, car and train. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around IDR 1,587,665 ($105) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,534,795 ($235).

The distance between East Nusa Tenggara and Bengkulu is around 2,035km (1,264 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,084km (1,295 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from East Nusa Tenggara and Bengkulu by plane.

The quickest way to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Bengkulu is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 3,534,795 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between East Nusa Tenggara and Bengkulu is to fly which will typically cost around IDR 1,587,665 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between East Nusa Tenggara and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between East Nusa Tenggara and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from East Nusa Tenggara and Bengkulu. Flights depart from Kupang (KOE) and arrive at Bengkulu (BKS) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from East Nusa Tenggara to Bengkulu. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from East Nusa Tenggara to Bengkulu typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Kupang (KOE) 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 East Nusa Tenggara to Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Kupang (KOE) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 4h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Bengkulu is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around IDR 1,587,665 ($105).

How do I get from East Nusa Tenggara to Bengkulu

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Transport options from East Nusa Tenggara to Bengkulu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Bengkulu (BKS) + 2 similar
3h 50m
IDR 3,534,795($235)
on demand2,035km (1,264 miles)
Fly4h 25m
IDR 1,587,665($105)
on demand2,488km (1,546 miles)
Plane and Taxi6hrs
IDR 2,546,250($170)
on demand2,129km (1,323 miles)
Ferry, Car, Train and Taxi
4 days 3h
IDR 3,340,085($225)
once a week3,260km (2,025 miles)

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Airports near Bengkulu

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

BKS
Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Bengkulu
DJB
Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
243km (151 miles) from Bengkulu
PLM
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)
International Airport
Distance
250km (155 miles) from Bengkulu