How to travel from Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) to Jambi, Indonesia

The distance between Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) and Jambi is around 433km (269 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 6h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) to Jambi by taxi, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out JambiFatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi, Train and Bus

Take a taxi to Kota Padang then take the train to Kertapati then take the bus to Jambi.

  • Duration15h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 943,610($63)
Operated by

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Jambi.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,246,695($150)
Operated by

GoJek

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Drive

Drive to Jambi.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance433km (269 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) and Jambi

There are several options for getting from Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) to Jambi by taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around IDR 943,610 ($63) and will take around 15h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 6h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,246,695 ($150).

The distance between Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) and Jambi is around 433km (269 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 285km (177 miles)

It takes around 15h 50m to get from Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) and Jambi by taxi, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) to Jambi is to take a taxi which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 2,246,695 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) and Jambi, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 943,610 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) and Jambi. We recommend that you take a taxi to Jambi. instead which will take 6h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) and Jambi. We recommend that you take a taxi to Jambi. instead which will take 6h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Jambi from Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) is to take a taxi which will take 6h 50m and cost around IDR 2,246,695 ($150).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) to Jambi. We recommend that you take a taxi to Kota Padang then take the train to Kertapati then take the bus to Jambi. instead which will take 15h 50m.

The closest major airport to Jambi is Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) (DJB) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Jambi. Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) (PLM) and Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) (BKS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) and Jambi. The distance is around 433km (269 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) to Jambi is to take a taxi, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 15h 50m and will usually cost around IDR 943,610 ($63).

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Transport options from Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) to Jambi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi, Train and Bus
15h 50m
IDR 943,610($63)
twice daily708km (440 miles)
Taxi
6h 50m
IDR 2,246,695($150)
on demand433km (269 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
IDR 718,940($48)
on demand433km (269 miles)

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Airports near Jambi

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

DJB
Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Jambi
PLM
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)
International Airport
Distance
186km (116 miles) from Jambi
BKS
Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
285km (177 miles) from Jambi