How to travel from Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) to Bengkulu, Indonesia

The distance between Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) and Bengkulu is around 430km (267 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 6h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) to Bengkulu by bus, 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 Thaha Airport (DJB) if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Train and Taxi

Take the bus to Palembang then take the train to Kota Padang then take a taxi to Bengkulu.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 988,545($66)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Bengkulu.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,246,695($150)
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Drive

Drive to Bengkulu.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance430km (267 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) and Bengkulu

There are several options for getting from Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) to Bengkulu by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a taxi which costs around IDR 988,545 ($66) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,246,695 ($150).

The distance between Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) and Bengkulu is around 430km (267 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 243km (151 miles)

It takes around 16hrs to get from Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) and Bengkulu by bus, train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) to Bengkulu is to take a taxi which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx IDR 2,246,695 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) and Bengkulu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 988,545 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) and Bengkulu. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bengkulu. instead which will take 6h 45m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) and Bengkulu. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bengkulu. instead which will take 6h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Bengkulu from Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) is to take a taxi which will take 6h 45m and cost around IDR 2,246,695 ($150).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) to Bengkulu. We recommend that you take the bus to Palembang then take the train to Kota Padang then take a taxi to Bengkulu. instead which will take 16hrs.

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 Thaha Airport (DJB) and Bengkulu. The distance is around 430km (267 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) to Bengkulu is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 16hrs and will usually cost around IDR 988,545 ($66).

How do I get from Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) to Bengkulu

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Transport options from Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) to Bengkulu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Taxi
16hrs
IDR 988,545($66)
once daily707km (439 miles)
Taxi
6h 45m
IDR 2,246,695($150)
on demand430km (267 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
IDR 718,940($48)
on demand430km (267 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