There are 2 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Bengkalis by train, bus or ferry
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Recommended option
Train, bus, ferry • 8h 4m
1 alternative option
Train, bus, ferry via Sepang • 8h 11m
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Indonesia from Malaysia
- Entry is restricted for citizens and permanent residents of Malaysia
Restricted for: Foreign nationals, with the above exceptions
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Conditions of entry into Indonesia from Malaysia
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
- 5-day mandatory monitored quarantine for arrivals without a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
- COVID-19 test upon arrival
- Health declaration required
- Travel insurance and medical declaration are required for foreign nationals
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
- 5-day mandatory monitored quarantine for arrivals without a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate
- COVID-19 test upon arrival
- Health declaration required
- Travel insurance and medical declaration are required for foreign nationals
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Rules to follow in Indonesia
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Mandatory
Considerations leaving from Malaysia
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
No, entry into Indonesia from Malaysia is currently restricted.
Explore options for future travelDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Bengkalis is 119 ex 9.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Bengkalis is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Bengkalis is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 119 ex 9.
Yes, entry into Malaysia from Indonesia is currently restricted.
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Last updated: 18 May 2022
Exceptions may apply, for full details: Ministry of Health Indonesia.
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Questions & Answers
The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Bengkalis is 191 km.
The best way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Bengkalis without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 4m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Kuala Lumpur to Bengkalis, including transfers.
Bengkalis is 1h behind Kuala Lumpur. It is currently 6:15 PM in Kuala Lumpur and 5:15 PM in Bengkalis.

- Distance: 190.6 km
- Duration: 8h 4m
What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Bengkalis, Indonesia?
There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Bengkalis. However, you can take the train to Klia T2, take the walk to Klia2, take the bus to Makhota Medical Centre, take the walk to Jeti Shahbandar, Malaka, then take the ferry to Bengkalis. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kuala Lumpur to Bengkalis via Klia T1, Klia, Makhota Medical Centre, and Jeti Shahbandar, Malaka in around 8h 11m.

- Phone
- +603 2267 8000
- Website
- kliaekspres.com
Train from KL Sentral to Klia T2
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rp130000 - Rp190000
- Website
- http://www.kliaekspres.com/
Train from KL Sentral to Klia T1
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rp120000 - Rp190000
- Website
- http://www.kliaekspres.com/
Ferry from Jeti Shahbandar, Malaka to Bengkalis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rp183514
- Schedules at
- antaservices.wordpress.com
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