How to travel from Mataram to Bengkulu, Indonesia
The distance between Mataram and Bengkulu is around 1,685km (1,047 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Mataram 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.
👋 Also check out Bengkulu → Mataram if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Lombok (LOP) to Bengkulu (BKS).
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical costIDR 1,767,400($120)
Lion Mentari Airlines
+ 3 othersFerry, 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 costIDR 2,066,960($140)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mataram and Bengkulu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mataram to Bengkulu by plane, ferry, car, train and taxi. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around IDR 1,767,400 ($120) and will take around 4h 35m.
The distance between Mataram and Bengkulu is around 1,685km (1,047 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,602km (996 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Mataram and Bengkulu by plane.
The quickest way to get from Mataram to Bengkulu is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx IDR 1,767,400 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Mataram and Bengkulu is to fly which will typically cost around IDR 1,767,400 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mataram and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Lombok (LOP) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mataram and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Lombok (LOP) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Mataram 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 Mataram to Bengkulu. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Mataram 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 Mataram to Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Lombok (LOP) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 4h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mataram to Bengkulu is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around IDR 1,767,400 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mataram and Bengkulu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 4h 35m | IDR 1,767,400($120) | hourly | 1,685km (1,047 miles) |
Ferry, Car, Train and Taxi + 1 similar | 3 days 16h | IDR 2,066,960($140) | once a week | 2,510km (1,560 miles) |
| Ferry to Surabaya, car, train and taxi | 6 days 14h | IDR 2,066,960($140) | once a week | 3,547km (2,204 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mataram and Bengkulu
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Batik Air
Indonesia AirAsia
Citilink Indonesia
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
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