The distance between Manado and Bengkulu is around 2,766km (1,719 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5hrs.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Manado to Bengkulu by plane, ferry, 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 → Manado if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Manado (MDC) to Bengkulu (BKS).
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+ 2 othersTake a ferry to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port then take the train to Jakarta Gambir then take a ferry to Bandar Lampung 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.
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There are several options for getting from Manado to Bengkulu by plane, ferry, train and taxi. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around IDR 1,707,485 ($115) and will take around 5hrs.
The distance between Manado and Bengkulu is around 2,766km (1,719 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,541km (1,579 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Manado and Bengkulu by plane.
The quickest way to get from Manado to Bengkulu is to fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx IDR 1,707,485 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Manado and Bengkulu is to fly which will typically cost around IDR 1,707,485 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Manado and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 5hrs.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Manado and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 5hrs.
Yes you can fly from Manado and Bengkulu. Flights depart from Manado (MDC) and arrive at Bengkulu (BKS) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Manado to Bengkulu. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 5hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Manado to Bengkulu typically takes around 4h 40m. Flights depart from Manado (MDC) 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Manado to Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 5hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Manado to Bengkulu is to fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around IDR 1,707,485 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 5hrs | IDR 1,707,485($115) | on demand | 2,766km (1,719 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Taxi | 4 days 6h | IDR 3,295,150($220) | once a week | 3,926km (2,439 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bengkulu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.