How to travel from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) to Bengkulu, Indonesia

The distance between Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) and Bengkulu is around 428km (266 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 6h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) to Bengkulu by 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 BengkuluSultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Taxi

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

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,138,325($76)
Operated by

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Bengkulu.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,396,475($160)
Operated by

Grab Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Bengkulu.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance453km (281 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) and Bengkulu

There are several options for getting from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) to Bengkulu by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a taxi which costs around IDR 913,655 ($61) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 6h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,396,475 ($160).

The distance between Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) and Bengkulu is around 428km (266 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 250km (155 miles)

It takes around 8h 10m to get from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) and Bengkulu by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) to Bengkulu is to take a taxi which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 2,396,475 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) and Bengkulu, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 913,655 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) and Bengkulu. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bengkulu. instead which will take 6h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) and Bengkulu. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bengkulu. instead which will take 6h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Bengkulu from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) is to take a taxi which will take 6h 50m and cost around IDR 2,396,475 ($160).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) to Bengkulu. We recommend that you take the train to Tebing Tinggi/Empat Lawang then take a taxi to Bengkulu. instead which will take 8h 10m.

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 Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) and Bengkulu. The distance is around 453km (281 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) to Bengkulu is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around IDR 1,138,325 ($76).

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Transport options from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) to Bengkulu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Taxi + 1 similar
8h 10m
IDR 1,138,325($76)
once daily428km (266 miles)
Train to Kota Padang, Taxi9h 45m
IDR 913,655($61)
once daily435km (271 miles)
Taxi
6h 50m
IDR 2,396,475($160)
on demand453km (281 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
IDR 389,425($26)
on demand453km (281 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