How to travel from Gili Air to Bengkulu, Indonesia
The distance between Gili Air and Bengkulu is around 1,655km (1,028 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 50m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Gili Air to Bengkulu by ferry, bus, plane, car, train and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bengkulu → Gili Air if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Bengkulu (BKS).
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical costIDR 1,917,180($130)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry, Car, Train and Taxi
Take a ferry to Teluk Kode then Surabaya and then 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 14h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 2,830,835($190)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Air and Bengkulu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gili Air to Bengkulu by ferry, bus, plane, car, train and taxi. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then fly which costs around IDR 1,917,180 ($130) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,932,155 ($130).
The distance between Gili Air and Bengkulu is around 1,655km (1,028 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,591km (989 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Gili Air and Bengkulu by ferry, bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Gili Air to Bengkulu is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 1,932,155 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Gili Air and Bengkulu is to take a ferry and then fly which will typically cost around IDR 1,917,180 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gili Air and Bengkulu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 5h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Air and Bengkulu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 5h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gili Air to Bengkulu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 5h 50m.
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 Gili Air to Bengkulu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 5h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Air to Bengkulu is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around IDR 1,932,155 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gili Air and Bengkulu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 1 similar | 6hrs | IDR 1,917,180($130) | once daily | 1,655km (1,028 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 5h 50m | IDR 1,932,155($130) | once daily | 1,714km (1,065 miles) |
Ferry, Car, Train and Taxi | 6 days 14h | IDR 2,830,835($190) | once a week | 3,576km (2,222 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gili Air and Bengkulu
Ferry operators
Gili public ferry
FreeBird Express
Kuda Hitam Ferry
Scoot Cruise
Eka Jaya Fastboat
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Batik Air
Indonesia AirAsia
Citilink Indonesia
Bus companies
Perama Tour
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