How to travel from Surakarta to Bengkulu, Indonesia

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.

7 routes found

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

Fly from Solo (SOC) to Bengkulu (BKS).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,201,760($145)
Operated by

Lion Mentari Airlines

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3 similiar routes

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Train, Ferry and Taxi

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.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,677,530($110)
Operated by

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.

  • Duration18h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,156,825($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Surakarta and Bengkulu

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Surakarta to Bengkulu

Compare travel optionsbetween Surakarta and Bengkulu

Transport options from Surakarta to Bengkulu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 55m
IDR 2,201,760($145)
hourly1,043km (648 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
IDR 2,486,340($165)
every 20 mins1,079km (670 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 35m
IDR 1,917,180($130)
twice daily1,085km (674 miles)
Plane and Taxi5hrs
IDR 2,636,120($175)
hourly1,137km (707 miles)
Train, Ferry and Taxi + 1 similar
1 day 5h
IDR 1,677,530($110)
once daily1,438km (894 miles)
Bus, Train and Taxi1 day 10h
IDR 2,336,560($155)
once daily1,479km (919 miles)
Car and Ferry
18h 30m
IDR 2,156,825($145)
hourly1,307km (812 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