How to travel from Tarakan to Bengkulu, Indonesia

The distance between Tarakan and Bengkulu is around 2,161km (1,343 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Tarakan to Bengkulu by plane, ferry, taxi, car and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly from Tarakan (TRK) to Bengkulu (BKS).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    IDR 3,429,950($230)
Operated by

Batik Air

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Ferry, Taxi, Car and Train

Take a ferry to Tolitoli then take a taxi to Kendari then take a ferry to Bau-Bau then Tanjung Priok and then to Belinyu Port then drive to Terminal Muntok then take a ferry to Palembang then take the train to Kota Padang then take a taxi to Bengkulu.

  • Duration6 days 23h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,905,725($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tarakan and Bengkulu

There are several options for getting from Tarakan to Bengkulu by plane, ferry, taxi, car and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take a taxi, then drive and then take the train which costs around IDR 2,905,725 ($195) and will take around 6 days 23h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,429,950 ($230).

The distance between Tarakan and Bengkulu is around 2,161km (1,343 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,840km (1,143 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Tarakan and Bengkulu by plane.

The quickest way to get from Tarakan to Bengkulu is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx IDR 3,429,950 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Tarakan and Bengkulu is to take a ferry, then take a taxi, then drive and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 2,905,725 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tarakan and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Tarakan (TRK) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tarakan and Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Tarakan (TRK) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Tarakan and Bengkulu. Flights depart from Tarakan (TRK) and arrive at Bengkulu (BKS) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from Tarakan to Bengkulu. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Tarakan to Bengkulu typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Tarakan (TRK) 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 Tarakan to Bengkulu. We recommend that you fly from Tarakan (TRK) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 4h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tarakan to Bengkulu is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around IDR 3,429,950 ($230).

How do I get from Tarakan to Bengkulu

Compare travel optionsbetween Tarakan and Bengkulu

Transport options from Tarakan to Bengkulu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 25m
IDR 3,429,950($230)
on demand2,161km (1,343 miles)
Ferry, Taxi, Car and Train
6 days 23h
IDR 2,905,725($195)
once a week5,305km (3,296 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Tarakan and Bengkulu

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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