How to travel from Samarinda to Bengkulu, Indonesia
The distance between Samarinda and Bengkulu is around 1,915km (1,190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Samarinda to Bengkulu by plane, bus, ferry, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bengkulu → Samarinda if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Bengkulu (BKS).
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical costIDR 3,250,215($215)
Batik Air
+ 1 others1 similiar route
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Bus, Ferry, Train and Taxi
Take the bus to Balikpapan then take a ferry to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port 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 12h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 3,085,460($205)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Samarinda and Bengkulu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Samarinda to Bengkulu by plane, bus, ferry, train, taxi and car. 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 2,156,825 ($145) and will take around 2 days 16h. 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 3,250,215 ($215).
The distance between Samarinda and Bengkulu is around 1,915km (1,190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,657km (1,030 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Samarinda and Bengkulu by plane.
The quickest way to get from Samarinda to Bengkulu is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx IDR 3,250,215 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Samarinda 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 2,156,825 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Samarinda and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Samarinda and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Samarinda and Bengkulu. Flights depart from APT Pranoto (AAP) and arrive at Bengkulu (BKS) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 3h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Samarinda 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 Samarinda to Bengkulu typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from APT Pranoto (AAP) 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 Samarinda to Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from APT Pranoto (AAP) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 3h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Samarinda to Bengkulu is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around IDR 3,250,215 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Samarinda and Bengkulu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 55m | IDR 3,250,215($215) | on demand | 1,915km (1,190 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 30m | IDR 4,538,320($305) | twice daily | 1,927km (1,197 miles) |
Bus, Ferry, Train and Taxi + 2 similar | 2 days 12h | IDR 3,085,460($205) | once a week | 2,869km (1,783 miles) |
| Car, Ferry, Train and Taxi | 2 days 13h | IDR 2,246,695($150) | once a week | 2,843km (1,767 miles) |
| Bus to Balikpapan, ferry, train and taxi | 2 days 16h | IDR 2,156,825($145) | once a week | 2,922km (1,816 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Samarinda and Bengkulu
Airlines
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Ferry operators
Pelni
Bus companies
Cendana Mitra Perkasa
Jahe Raya
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