How to travel from Medan to Bengkulu, Indonesia

The distance between Medan and Bengkulu is around 1,299km (807 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Medan to Bengkulu by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. 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 Kuala Namu (KNO) to Bengkulu (BKS).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,992,070($135)
Operated by

Lion Mentari Airlines

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train
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Bus, Train and Taxi

Take the bus to Palembang then take the train to Tebing Tinggi/Empat Lawang then take a taxi to Bengkulu.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,662,555($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Bengkulu.

  • Duration18h 35m
  • Distance1,299km (807 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Medan and Bengkulu

There are several options for getting from Medan to Bengkulu by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a taxi which costs around IDR 1,587,665 ($105) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,992,070 ($135).

The distance between Medan and Bengkulu is around 1,299km (807 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 567km (352 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Medan and Bengkulu by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Medan to Bengkulu is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx IDR 1,992,070 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Medan and Bengkulu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 1,587,665 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Medan and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Kuala Namu (KNO) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Medan and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Kuala Namu (KNO) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Medan and Bengkulu. Flights depart from Kuala Namu (KNO) and arrive at Bengkulu (BKS) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 3h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Medan to Bengkulu. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Medan to Bengkulu typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Kuala Namu (KNO) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Medan and Bengkulu. The distance is around 1,299km (807 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Medan to Bengkulu is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around IDR 1,992,070 ($135).

How do I get from Medan to Bengkulu

Compare travel optionsbetween Medan and Bengkulu

Transport options from Medan to Bengkulu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 25m
IDR 1,992,070($135)
every 3 hours1,969km (1,224 miles)
Bus, Train and Taxi + 1 similar
1 day 12h
IDR 1,662,555($110)
once daily1,809km (1,124 miles)
Bus to Palembang, train and taxi1 day 13h
IDR 1,587,665($105)
once daily1,815km (1,128 miles)
Drive
18h 35m
IDR 1,093,390($73)
on demand1,299km (807 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Medan 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