How to travel from Sumedang to Bengkulu, Indonesia
The distance between Sumedang and Bengkulu is around 786km (489 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 25m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Sumedang to Bengkulu by bus, plane, 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 → Sumedang if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Jakarta then fly from Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) to Bengkulu (BKS).
- Duration6h 25m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical costIDR 1,647,575($110)
Multiple operators
Bus, Ferry, Train and Taxi
Take the bus to Jakarta then take a ferry to Bandar Lampung then take the train to Prabumulih and then to Kota Padang then take a taxi to Bengkulu.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 1,407,930($95)
Multiple operators
Bus, Train and Taxi
Take the bus 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.
- Duration19h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 2,696,030($180)
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.
- Duration14h 50m
- Departshourly
- Typical costIDR 1,572,685($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sumedang and Bengkulu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sumedang to Bengkulu by bus, plane, train, taxi, ferry 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 1,407,930 ($95) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,647,575 ($110).
The distance between Sumedang and Bengkulu is around 786km (489 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 702km (436 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Sumedang and Bengkulu by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Sumedang to Bengkulu is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx IDR 1,647,575 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Sumedang 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 1,407,930 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sumedang and Bengkulu. We recommend that you take the bus to Jakarta then fly from Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 6h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sumedang and Bengkulu. We recommend that you take the bus to Jakarta then fly from Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 6h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sumedang to Bengkulu. We recommend that you take the bus to Jakarta then fly from Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 6h 25m.
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 Sumedang to Bengkulu. We recommend that you take the bus to Jakarta then fly from Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 6h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sumedang to Bengkulu is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around IDR 1,647,575 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sumedang and Bengkulu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 6h 25m | IDR 1,647,575($110) | hourly | 786km (489 miles) |
Bus, Ferry, Train and Taxi | 1 day 3h | IDR 1,407,930($95) | once daily | 1,072km (666 miles) |
Bus, Train and Taxi + 1 similar | 19h 10m | IDR 2,696,030($180) | once daily | 1,016km (632 miles) |
| Bus to Metro, train and taxi | 21h 45m | IDR 1,902,200($125) | once daily | 1,069km (664 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 50m | IDR 1,572,685($105) | hourly | 958km (595 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sumedang and Bengkulu
Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
Garuda Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Bus companies
Medal Sekarwangi
Damri
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