How to travel from Nusa Penida to Bengkulu, Indonesia
The distance between Nusa Penida and Bengkulu is around 1,594km (991 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Nusa Penida to Bengkulu by ferry, plane, bus, 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 → Nusa Penida if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Bengkulu (BKS).
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical costIDR 3,504,840($235)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry, Bus, Train and Taxi
Take a ferry to Sanur then take the bus to Banyuwangi then 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.
- Duration1 day 17h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 3,160,350($210)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nusa Penida and Bengkulu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nusa Penida to Bengkulu by ferry, plane, bus, taxi and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which costs around IDR 2,591,185 ($175) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,504,840 ($235).
The distance between Nusa Penida and Bengkulu is around 1,594km (991 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,550km (963 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Nusa Penida and Bengkulu by ferry and plane.
The quickest way to get from Nusa Penida to Bengkulu is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx IDR 3,504,840 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Nusa Penida and Bengkulu is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around IDR 2,591,185 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nusa Penida and Bengkulu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nusa Penida and Bengkulu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nusa Penida to Bengkulu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 4h 30m.
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 Nusa Penida to Bengkulu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 4h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nusa Penida to Bengkulu is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around IDR 3,504,840 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nusa Penida and Bengkulu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 30m | IDR 3,504,840($235) | once daily | 1,594km (991 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Taxi | 6h 40m | IDR 3,939,200($265) | once daily | 1,689km (1,049 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 8hrs | IDR 4,014,090($270) | once daily | 1,806km (1,122 miles) |
| Ferry to Sanur, bus and plane | 8h 10m | IDR 2,591,185($175) | every 20 mins | 1,640km (1,019 miles) |
Ferry, Bus, Train and Taxi | 1 day 17h | IDR 3,160,350($210) | once daily | 2,066km (1,284 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nusa Penida and Bengkulu
Ferry operators
Idola Express
Maruti Group Fast Boat
Tanis Lembongan Express
The Angkal Fastboat
Crown Fast Cruise
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Indonesia AirAsia
Batik Air
NAM Air
Bus companies
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