How to travel from Palopo to Bengkulu, Indonesia
The distance between Palopo and Bengkulu is around 2,233km (1,388 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Palopo to Bengkulu by plane, bus, car, ferry, taxi and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bengkulu → Palopo if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Palopo Lagaligo (LLO) to Bengkulu (BKS).
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time4h 35m
- Typical costIDR 3,504,840($235)
Wings Air
+ 2 others4 similiar routes
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Bus, Ferry, Train and Taxi
Take the bus to Terminal Regional Daya then take a ferry to Surabaya then take the bus to Jakarta and then to Metro 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.
- Duration2 days 17h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costIDR 3,235,240($215)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palopo and Bengkulu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Palopo to Bengkulu by plane, bus, car, ferry, taxi and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry, then take the train and then take a taxi which costs around IDR 2,261,670 ($150) and will take around 2 days 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,504,840 ($235).
The distance between Palopo and Bengkulu is around 2,233km (1,388 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,961km (1,218 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Palopo and Bengkulu by plane.
The quickest way to get from Palopo to Bengkulu is to fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx IDR 3,504,840 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Palopo and Bengkulu is to take the bus, then take a ferry, then take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 2,261,670 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Palopo and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Palopo Lagaligo (LLO) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Palopo and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Palopo Lagaligo (LLO) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Palopo and Bengkulu. Flights depart from Palopo Lagaligo (LLO) and arrive at Bengkulu (BKS) - via Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). The flight takes around 4h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Palopo to Bengkulu. There is however a flight that goes via Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) and Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 5hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Palopo to Bengkulu typically takes around 4h 35m. Flights depart from Palopo Lagaligo (LLO) 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 Palopo to Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Palopo Lagaligo (LLO) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 5hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palopo to Bengkulu is to fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around IDR 3,504,840 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Palopo and Bengkulu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 5hrs | IDR 3,504,840($235) | on demand | 2,233km (1,388 miles) |
| Taxi and Plane | 9h 15m | IDR 5,182,370($345) | on demand | 2,552km (1,586 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 12h 25m | IDR 5,212,330($350) | once daily | 2,346km (1,458 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Taxi | 14h 30m | IDR 5,946,250($395) | once daily | 2,440km (1,516 miles) |
| Car, Ferry and Plane | 18h 55m | IDR 4,403,520($295) | every 20 mins | 2,839km (1,764 miles) |
Bus, Ferry, Train and Taxi + 2 similar | 2 days 17h | IDR 3,235,240($215) | 3 times a week | 2,803km (1,742 miles) |
| Bus to Terminal Regional Daya, ferry, train and taxi | 2 days 19h | IDR 2,261,670($150) | 3 times a week | 2,783km (1,730 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry, Car, Train and Taxi | 7 days 15h | IDR 2,396,475($160) | once a week | 4,227km (2,627 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Palopo and Bengkulu
Airlines
Wings Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Batik Air
Citilink Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Pelni
Express Bahari
Bus companies
Primadona bus
Damri
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