How to travel from Labuan Bajo to Bengkulu, Indonesia
The distance between Labuan Bajo 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 Labuan Bajo 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 Bengkulu → Labuan Bajo if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Bengkulu (BKS).
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time3h 40m
- Typical costIDR 3,534,795($235)
Garuda Indonesia
+ 4 others1 similiar route
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Ferry, Car, Train and Taxi
Take a ferry to 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 2h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 2,216,735($150)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Labuan Bajo and Bengkulu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Labuan Bajo to Bengkulu by plane, taxi, ferry, 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 2,171,805 ($145) and will take around 7 days 19h. 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 Labuan Bajo and Bengkulu is around 2,035km (1,264 miles).
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Labuan Bajo and Bengkulu by plane.
The quickest way to get from Labuan Bajo 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 Labuan Bajo and Bengkulu is to take a ferry, then drive, then take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 2,171,805 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Labuan Bajo 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 Labuan Bajo 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 Labuan Bajo and Bengkulu. Flights depart from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) and arrive at Bengkulu (BKS) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 3h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Labuan Bajo to Bengkulu. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Labuan Bajo to Bengkulu typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) 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 Labuan Bajo to Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 3h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Labuan Bajo to Bengkulu is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around IDR 3,534,795 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Labuan Bajo and Bengkulu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 50m | IDR 3,534,795($235) | on demand | 2,035km (1,264 miles) |
| Plane and Taxi | 6hrs | IDR 2,546,250($170) | on demand | 2,129km (1,323 miles) |
Ferry, Car, Train and Taxi + 1 similar | 5 days 2h | IDR 2,216,735($150) | once a week | 3,259km (2,025 miles) |
| Ferry to Lembar, car, train and taxi | 7 days 19h | IDR 2,171,805($145) | once a week | 4,054km (2,519 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Labuan Bajo and Bengkulu
Airlines
Garuda Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Batik Air
Wings Air
Citilink Indonesia
Ferry operators
Pelni
Express Bahari
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
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