How to travel from Bogor to Palembang, Indonesia

The distance between Bogor and Palembang is around 509km (316 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bogor to Palembang by plane, train, car, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PalembangBogor if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,048,455($70)
Operated by

Batik Air

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Metro then take the train to Kertapati.

  • Duration17h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 314,535($21)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Merak then take a ferry to Bakauheni Port then drive to Palembang.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    IDR 913,655($61)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bogor and Palembang

There are several options for getting from Bogor to Palembang by plane, train, car, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around IDR 314,535 ($21) and will take around 17h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,048,455 ($70).

The distance between Bogor and Palembang is around 509km (316 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 460km (286 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Bogor and Palembang by plane.

The quickest way to get from Bogor to Palembang is to fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx IDR 1,048,455 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Bogor and Palembang is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 314,535 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bogor and Palembang. We recommend that you fly from Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM). instead which will take 2h 60m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bogor and Palembang. We recommend that you fly from Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM). instead which will take 2h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bogor and Palembang. Flights depart from Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP) and arrive at Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM). The flight takes around 1hr.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bogor and Palembang with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.

Batik Air fly between Bogor and Palembang. Flights depart from Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP) and and arrive into Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM). These flights usually take around 1hr.

The flight from Bogor to Palembang typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP) and and arrive into Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM).

The closest major airport to Palembang is Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) (PLM) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Palembang. Depati Amir Airport (PGK) (PGK) and Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) (DJB) 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 Bogor to Palembang. We recommend that you fly from Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM). instead which will take 2h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bogor to Palembang is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around IDR 1,048,455 ($70).

How do I get from Bogor to Palembang

Compare travel optionsbetween Bogor and Palembang

Transport options from Bogor to Palembang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 60m
IDR 1,048,455($70)
every 3 hours509km (316 miles)
Train and Plane4h 20m
IDR 688,985($46)
every 3 hours530km (329 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
17h 35m
IDR 314,535($21)
twice daily659km (409 miles)
Train and Ferry19h 15m
IDR 479,295($32)
once daily668km (415 miles)
Car and Ferry + 1 similar
8h 10m
IDR 913,655($61)
hourly550km (341 miles)
Train, Car and Ferry16h 10m
IDR 554,185($37)
twice daily697km (433 miles)

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Airports near Palembang

The following major airports near Palembang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.

PLM
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Palembang
PGK
Depati Amir Airport (PGK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Palembang
DJB
Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
195km (121 miles) from Palembang