How to travel from Palu to Bengkulu, Indonesia
The distance between Palu and Bengkulu is around 2,138km (1,328 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Palu to Bengkulu by plane, ferry, bus, 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 → Palu if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Palu (PLW) to Bengkulu (BKS).
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time3h 40m
- Typical costIDR 3,295,150($220)
Citilink Indonesia
+ 3 othersFerry, Train and Taxi
Take 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 Prabumulih and then to Tebing Tinggi/Empat Lawang then take a taxi to Bengkulu.
- Duration3 days 3h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 2,171,805($145)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palu and Bengkulu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Palu to Bengkulu by plane, ferry, bus, train and taxi. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take a taxi which costs around IDR 2,171,805 ($145) and will take around 3 days 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,295,150 ($220).
The distance between Palu and Bengkulu is around 2,138km (1,328 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,948km (1,210 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Palu and Bengkulu by plane.
The quickest way to get from Palu to Bengkulu is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx IDR 3,295,150 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Palu and Bengkulu is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 2,171,805 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Palu and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Palu (PLW) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Palu and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Palu (PLW) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Palu and Bengkulu. Flights depart from Palu (PLW) and arrive at Bengkulu (BKS) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 3h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Palu 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 Palu to Bengkulu typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Palu (PLW) 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 Palu to Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Palu (PLW) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 3h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palu to Bengkulu is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around IDR 3,295,150 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Palu and Bengkulu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 3h 55m | IDR 3,295,150($220) | on demand | 2,138km (1,328 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Taxi + 2 similar | 3 days 3h | IDR 2,171,805($145) | once a week | 3,108km (1,931 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Train and Taxi | 3 days | IDR 3,145,370($210) | once a week | 3,128km (1,944 miles) |
| Ferry to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port, bus, train and taxi | 3 days 4h | IDR 2,216,735($150) | once a week | 3,181km (1,976 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Palu and Bengkulu
Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
Garuda Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
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