How to travel from Semarang to Bengkulu, Indonesia
The distance between Semarang and Bengkulu is around 980km (609 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Semarang to Bengkulu by plane, bus, train, taxi, 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 → Semarang if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Bengkulu (BKS).
- Duration2h 40m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical costIDR 1,932,155($130)
Lion Mentari Airlines
+ 2 othersBus, Train and Taxi
Take the bus to Kudus 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 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 2,561,230($170)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Merak then take a ferry to Bakauheni Port then drive to Bengkulu.
- Duration17h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical costIDR 2,007,045($135)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Semarang and Bengkulu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Semarang to Bengkulu by plane, bus, train, taxi, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take a taxi which costs around IDR 1,662,555 ($110) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,932,155 ($130).
The distance between Semarang and Bengkulu is around 980km (609 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 955km (593 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Semarang and Bengkulu by plane.
The quickest way to get from Semarang to Bengkulu is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx IDR 1,932,155 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Semarang and Bengkulu is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 1,662,555 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Semarang and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Semarang and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Semarang and Bengkulu. Flights depart from Ahmad Yani (SRG) and arrive at Bengkulu (BKS) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 2h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Semarang to Bengkulu. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Semarang to Bengkulu typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Ahmad Yani (SRG) 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 Semarang to Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 2h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Semarang to Bengkulu is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around IDR 1,932,155 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Semarang and Bengkulu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 2h 40m | IDR 1,932,155($130) | on demand | 980km (609 miles) |
Bus, Train and Taxi + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | IDR 2,561,230($170) | once daily | 1,368km (850 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Taxi | 1 day 3h | IDR 1,662,555($110) | once daily | 1,309km (813 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 17h 20m | IDR 2,007,045($135) | hourly | 1,214km (755 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Semarang and Bengkulu
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Batik Air
Super Air Jet
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Bus companies
Nusantara
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