Suban Hot Springs, Bengkulu Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from Bengkulu city, head east on Jl. Soekarno-Hatta toward Jl. Diponegoro. Continue on Jl. Soekarno-Hatta for about 9 km. Once you reach the intersection, take the left onto Jl. Lintas Sumatera (also known as Jl. Raya Curup). After approximately 28 km, you will see signs for Cawang Baru. Follow the signs for another 5 km until you reach Suban Hot Springs, located at Cawang Baru, Curup Timur, Rejang Lebong Regency. Ensure to have a GPS or map app for precise navigation.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Suban Hot Springs via public transport, start at the main bus terminal in Bengkulu (Terminal Betungan). Look for a bus heading to Curup. The fare is approximately IDR 30,000. The journey takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. Once you arrive at Curup, you can take an ojek (motorcycle taxi) or a local minibus to Cawang Baru. The ojek ride should cost around IDR 20,000 to IDR 30,000, and it will take about 15-20 minutes to reach Suban Hot Springs.

• Taxi or Ride-Hailing Service

  For a more comfortable option, you can book a taxi or a ride-hailing service (like Gojek or Grab) from anywhere in Bengkulu. Provide the driver with the address: Cawang Baru, Curup Timur, Rejang Lebong Regency. The fare will vary based on your pickup location but expect to pay around IDR 200,000 to IDR 300,000. The total travel time from Bengkulu city should be approximately 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on traffic conditions.