How to travel from Komodo to Bengkulu, Indonesia
The distance between Komodo and Bengkulu is around 2,090km (1,299 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 7h 15m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Komodo to Bengkulu by ferry, plane, taxi, car and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bengkulu → Komodo if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Labuhanbajo then fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Bengkulu (BKS).
- Duration7h 15m
- Flight time3h 40m
- Typical costIDR 3,534,795($235)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry, Car, Train and Taxi
Take a ferry to Labuhanbajo, Makassar then Tanjung Priok 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.
- Duration5 days 5h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 2,216,735($150)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Komodo and Bengkulu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Komodo to Bengkulu by ferry, plane, taxi, car and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then drive, then take the train and then take a taxi which costs around IDR 2,216,735 ($150) and will take around 5 days 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,534,795 ($235).
The distance between Komodo and Bengkulu is around 2,090km (1,299 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,961km (1,218 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Komodo and Bengkulu by ferry and plane.
The quickest way to get from Komodo to Bengkulu is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx IDR 3,534,795 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Komodo and Bengkulu is to take a ferry, then drive, then take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 2,216,735 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Komodo and Bengkulu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Labuhanbajo then fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 7h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Komodo and Bengkulu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Labuhanbajo then fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 7h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Komodo to Bengkulu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Labuhanbajo then fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 7h 15m.
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 Komodo to Bengkulu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Labuhanbajo then fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 7h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Komodo to Bengkulu is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around IDR 3,534,795 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Komodo and Bengkulu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 1 similar | 7h 15m | IDR 3,534,795($235) | once daily | 2,090km (1,299 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Taxi | 9h 25m | IDR 2,546,250($170) | once daily | 2,185km (1,357 miles) |
Ferry, Car, Train and Taxi + 1 similar | 5 days 5h | IDR 2,216,735($150) | once a week | 3,310km (2,057 miles) |
| Ferry to Labuhanbajo, car, train and taxi | 8 days 14h | IDR 2,321,585($155) | once a week | 4,300km (2,672 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Komodo and Bengkulu
Airlines
Garuda Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Batik Air
Wings Air
Citilink Indonesia
Ferry operators
Pelni
Express Bahari
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