How to travel from Lombok to Bengkulu, Indonesia

The distance between Lombok and Bengkulu is around 1,664km (1,034 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

3 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Lombok (LOP) to Bengkulu (BKS).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 3,145,370($210)
Operated by

Lion Mentari Airlines

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Ferry, Car, Train and Taxi

Take a ferry to Surabaya 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.

  • Duration3 days 16h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,992,070($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lombok and Bengkulu

There are several options for getting from Lombok to Bengkulu by plane, ferry, car, train and taxi. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then drive, then take the train and then take a taxi which costs around IDR 1,962,110 ($130) and will take around 6 days 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,145,370 ($210).

The distance between Lombok and Bengkulu is around 1,664km (1,034 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,628km (1,012 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Lombok and Bengkulu by plane.

The quickest way to get from Lombok to Bengkulu is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx IDR 3,145,370 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Lombok and Bengkulu is to take a ferry, then drive, then take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 1,962,110 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lombok and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Lombok (LOP) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lombok and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Lombok (LOP) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lombok and Bengkulu. Flights depart from Lombok (LOP) and arrive at Bengkulu (BKS) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 3h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Lombok to Bengkulu. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Lombok to Bengkulu typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Lombok (LOP) 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 Lombok to Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Lombok (LOP) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 3h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lombok to Bengkulu is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around IDR 3,145,370 ($210).

How do I get from Lombok to Bengkulu

Compare travel optionsbetween Lombok and Bengkulu

Transport options from Lombok to Bengkulu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 40m
IDR 3,145,370($210)
on demand1,664km (1,034 miles)
Ferry, Car, Train and Taxi + 1 similar
3 days 16h
IDR 1,992,070($135)
once a week2,510km (1,560 miles)
Ferry to Surabaya, car, train and taxi6 days 14h
IDR 1,962,110($130)
once a week3,547km (2,204 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Lombok 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