The distance between Surakarta and Bengkulu is around 1,043km (648 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Surakarta 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.
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Fly from Solo (SOC) to Bengkulu (BKS).
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Take the train to Jakarta Gambir then take a ferry to Bandar Lampung then take the train to Prabumulih and then to Tebing Tinggi/Empat Lawang then take a taxi to Bengkulu.
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Drive to Merak then take a ferry to Bakauheni Port then drive to Bengkulu.
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There are several options for getting from Surakarta 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 1,677,530 ($110) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,201,760 ($145).
The distance between Surakarta and Bengkulu is around 1,043km (648 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,022km (635 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Surakarta and Bengkulu by plane.
The quickest way to get from Surakarta to Bengkulu is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx IDR 2,201,760 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Surakarta and Bengkulu is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 1,677,530 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Surakarta and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Surakarta and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Yes you can fly from Surakarta and Bengkulu. Flights depart from Solo (SOC) and arrive at Bengkulu (BKS) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Surakarta to Bengkulu. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Surakarta to Bengkulu typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Solo (SOC) 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Surakarta to Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 2h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surakarta to Bengkulu is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around IDR 2,201,760 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 2h 55m | IDR 2,201,760($145) | hourly | 1,043km (648 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 25m | IDR 2,486,340($165) | every 20 mins | 1,079km (670 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 4h 35m | IDR 1,917,180($130) | twice daily | 1,085km (674 miles) |
Plane and Taxi | 5hrs | IDR 2,636,120($175) | hourly | 1,137km (707 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Taxi + 1 similar | 1 day 5h | IDR 1,677,530($110) | once daily | 1,438km (894 miles) |
Bus, Train and Taxi | 1 day 10h | IDR 2,336,560($155) | once daily | 1,479km (919 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 18h 30m | IDR 2,156,825($145) | hourly | 1,307km (812 miles) |
Lion Mentari Airlines
Super Air Jet
Garuda Indonesia
Batik Air
Citilink Indonesia
Kramat Djati
Rama Sakti
Kereta API
Prambanan Ekspres
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
The following major airports near Bengkulu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.