How to travel from Prabumulih to Bengkulu, Indonesia

The distance between Prabumulih and Bengkulu is around 329km (205 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Prabumulih to Bengkulu by train, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BengkuluPrabumulih if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Kertapati then fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Bengkulu (BKS).

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,396,475($160)
Operated by

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Train and Taxi

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

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 988,545($66)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Bengkulu.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,797,355($120)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Bengkulu.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance342km (213 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prabumulih and Bengkulu

There are several options for getting from Prabumulih to Bengkulu by train, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a taxi which costs around IDR 853,745 ($57) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,396,475 ($160).

The distance between Prabumulih and Bengkulu is around 329km (205 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 188km (117 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Prabumulih and Bengkulu by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prabumulih to Bengkulu is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx IDR 2,396,475 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Prabumulih and Bengkulu, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 853,745 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Prabumulih and Bengkulu. We recommend that you take the train to Kertapati then fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 5h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Prabumulih and Bengkulu. We recommend that you take the train to Kertapati then fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 5h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prabumulih to Bengkulu. We recommend that you take the train to Kertapati then fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Prabumulih and Bengkulu. The distance is around 342km (213 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prabumulih to Bengkulu is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around IDR 988,545 ($66).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Prabumulih and Bengkulu

Transport options from Prabumulih to Bengkulu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 15m
IDR 2,396,475($160)
every 20 mins1,072km (666 miles)
Train and Taxi + 1 similar
6h 15m
IDR 988,545($66)
once daily329km (205 miles)
Train to Kota Padang, Taxi6h 45m
IDR 853,745($57)
once daily335km (208 miles)
Taxi
5h 15m
IDR 1,797,355($120)
on demand342km (213 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
IDR 569,160($38)
on demand342km (213 miles)

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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