How to travel from Jayapura to Bengkulu, Indonesia

The distance between Jayapura and Bengkulu is around 4,362km (2,711 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Jayapura to Bengkulu by plane, taxi, ferry, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly from Jayapura (DJJ) to Bengkulu (BKS).

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Flight time6h 35m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 6,425,545($430)
Operated by

Batik Air

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Ferry, Bus, Train and Taxi

Take a ferry to Wasior and then to Surabaya 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.

  • Duration6 days 21h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 3,759,465($250)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jayapura and Bengkulu

There are several options for getting from Jayapura to Bengkulu by plane, taxi, ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then take the train and then take a taxi which costs around IDR 3,759,465 ($250) and will take around 6 days 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 6,425,545 ($430).

The distance between Jayapura and Bengkulu is around 4,362km (2,711 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 4,239km (2,634 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Jayapura and Bengkulu by plane.

The quickest way to get from Jayapura to Bengkulu is to fly which takes around 7h 20m and will set you back approx IDR 6,425,545 ($430).

The cheapest way to travel between Jayapura and Bengkulu is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 3,759,465 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Jayapura and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Jayapura (DJJ) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 7h 20m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Jayapura and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Jayapura (DJJ) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 7h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Jayapura and Bengkulu. Flights depart from Jayapura (DJJ) and arrive at Bengkulu (BKS) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 6h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Jayapura to Bengkulu. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 7h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Jayapura to Bengkulu typically takes around 6h 35m. Flights depart from Jayapura (DJJ) 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 Jayapura to Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Jayapura (DJJ) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 7h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jayapura to Bengkulu is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around IDR 6,425,545 ($430).

How do I get from Jayapura to Bengkulu

Compare travel optionsbetween Jayapura and Bengkulu

Transport options from Jayapura to Bengkulu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
7h 20m
IDR 6,425,545($430)
on demand4,362km (2,711 miles)
Plane and Taxi9h 25m
IDR 7,009,685($470)
on demand4,456km (2,769 miles)
Ferry, Bus, Train and Taxi
6 days 21h
IDR 3,759,465($250)
once a week5,614km (3,489 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Jayapura and Bengkulu

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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