How to travel from Probolinggo to Bengkulu, Indonesia
The distance between Probolinggo and Bengkulu is around 1,346km (837 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Probolinggo to Bengkulu by train, plane, taxi, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bengkulu → Probolinggo if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Lawang, Fly
Take the train to Lawang then fly from Malang (MLG) to Bengkulu (BKS).
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical costIDR 3,055,505($205)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train, Ferry and Taxi
Take the train to Bangil then Surabaya Pasar Turi and then 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.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 2,007,045($135)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus, Train and Taxi
Take the bus to Kota Bekasi 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 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 2,740,965($185)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Merak then take a ferry to Bakauheni Port then drive to Bengkulu.
- Duration22hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical costIDR 2,711,010($180)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Probolinggo and Bengkulu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Probolinggo to Bengkulu by train, plane, taxi, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take a taxi which costs around IDR 1,752,420 ($115) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,055,505 ($205).
The distance between Probolinggo and Bengkulu is around 1,346km (837 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,285km (799 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Probolinggo and Bengkulu by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Probolinggo to Bengkulu is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx IDR 3,055,505 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Probolinggo and Bengkulu is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 1,752,420 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Probolinggo and Bengkulu. We recommend that you take the train to Lawang then fly from Malang (MLG) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 5h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Probolinggo and Bengkulu. We recommend that you take the train to Lawang then fly from Malang (MLG) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 5h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Probolinggo to Bengkulu. We recommend that you take the train to Waru then fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 5h 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 Probolinggo to Bengkulu. We recommend that you take the train to Waru then fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 5h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Probolinggo to Bengkulu is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around IDR 2,800,880 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Probolinggo and Bengkulu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Lawang, Fly + 3 similar | 5h 25m | IDR 3,055,505($205) | once daily | 1,354km (841 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 30m | IDR 2,800,880($185) | once daily | 1,346km (837 miles) |
| Train to Rogojampi, Fly | 6h 60m | IDR 2,770,920($185) | 5 times a day | 1,626km (1,010 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Taxi | 7h 35m | IDR 3,385,020($225) | once daily | 1,441km (895 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Taxi + 1 similar | 1 day 8h | IDR 2,007,045($135) | once daily | 1,691km (1,051 miles) |
| Train to Stasiun Mojokerto, ferry and taxi | 1 day 12h | IDR 1,752,420($115) | once daily | 1,797km (1,116 miles) |
Bus, Train and Taxi + 2 similar | 1 day 4h | IDR 2,740,965($185) | once daily | 1,687km (1,048 miles) |
| Bus to Kota Bekasi, train and taxi | 1 day 7h | IDR 1,947,135($130) | once daily | 1,740km (1,081 miles) |
| Bus to Jakarta, train and taxi | 1 day 10h | IDR 1,797,355($120) | once daily | 1,739km (1,080 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 22hrs | IDR 2,711,010($180) | hourly | 1,639km (1,019 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Probolinggo and Bengkulu
Airlines
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Train operators
Kereta API
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
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