How to travel from Legian to Palopo, Indonesia
The distance between Legian and Palopo is around 889km (552 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Legian to Palopo by plane, bus, car, ferry and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Palopo → Legian if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO).
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical costIDR 2,785,900($185)
Lion Mentari Airlines
+ 1 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Banyuwangi and then to Surabaya Kota then take a ferry to Makassar then take the bus to Palopo.
- Duration2 days
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costIDR 928,635($62)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Legian and Palopo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Legian to Palopo by plane, bus, car, ferry and taxi. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 599,120 ($40) and will take around 2 days 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,785,900 ($185).
The distance between Legian and Palopo is around 889km (552 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 843km (524 miles)
It takes around 10h 10m to get from Legian and Palopo by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Legian to Palopo is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx IDR 2,785,900 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Legian and Palopo is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 599,120 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Legian and Palopo. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Legian and Palopo. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Legian and Palopo. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and arrive at Palopo Lagaligo (LLO) - via Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). The flight takes around 2h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Legian to Palopo. There is however a flight that goes via Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). This services will take at least 2h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Legian to Palopo typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and and arrive into Palopo Lagaligo (LLO).
The closest major airport to Palopo is Tampa Padang Airport (MJU) (MJU) which is approximately 137km (85 miles) from Palopo. Mutiara Airport (PLW) (PLW) and Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) (UPG) 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 Legian to Palopo. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) then take the bus to Palopo. instead which will take 10h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Legian to Palopo is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 10m and will usually cost around IDR 1,782,375 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Legian and Palopo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 2h 45m | IDR 2,785,900($185) | on demand | 889km (552 miles) |
| Plane and Taxi | 6h 55m | IDR 4,313,650($290) | on demand | 1,208km (751 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 10h 10m | IDR 1,782,375($120) | once daily | 1,002km (622 miles) |
| Plane, Car and Ferry | 17h 25m | IDR 3,370,040($225) | every 20 mins | 1,503km (934 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 2 days | IDR 928,635($62) | 3 times a week | 1,665km (1,034 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 2 days 20h | IDR 599,120($40) | once a week | 1,392km (865 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Legian and Palopo
Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Indonesia AirAsia
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Garuda Indonesia
Bus companies
Primadona bus
LADJU Trans
Damri
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Pelni
Airports near Palopo
The following major airports near Palopo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Tampa Padang Airport (MJU)
- Distance
- 137km (85 miles) from Palopo
Mutiara Airport (PLW)
- Distance
- 234km (145 miles) from Palopo
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
- Distance
- 242km (150 miles) from Palopo