The distance between Padang and Bengkulu is around 536km (333 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Padang to Bengkulu by bus, train, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Bengkulu (BKS).
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+ 3 othersTake the bus to Bukittinggi then Terminal AKAP BRPS and then to Palembang then take the train to Kota Padang then take a taxi to Bengkulu.
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There are several options for getting from Padang to Bengkulu by bus, train, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around IDR 1,617,620 ($110) and will take around 3h 55m.
The distance between Padang and Bengkulu is around 536km (333 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 376km (234 miles)
It takes around 1 day 11h to get from Padang and Bengkulu by bus, train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Padang to Bengkulu is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx IDR 1,617,620 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Padang and Bengkulu, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around IDR 1,617,620 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Padang and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padang and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Yes you can fly from Padang and Bengkulu. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and arrive at Bengkulu (BKS) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Padang to Bengkulu. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Padang to Bengkulu typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Padang and Bengkulu. The distance is around 536km (333 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padang to Bengkulu is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 1 day 11h and will usually cost around IDR 1,797,355 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 55m | IDR 1,617,620($110) | hourly | 1,505km (935 miles) |
Bus, Train and Taxi | 1 day 11h | IDR 1,797,355($120) | once daily | 1,472km (915 miles) |
Drive | 7h 50m | IDR 449,340($30) | on demand | 536km (333 miles) |
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