How to travel from Manado to Palembang, Indonesia
The distance between Manado and Palembang is around 2,648km (1,646 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 30m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Manado to Palembang by plane, ferry, train, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Palembang → Manado if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Manado (MDC) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM).
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time4h 30m
- Typical costIDR 1,632,595($110)
Citilink Indonesia
+ 2 othersFerry and Train
Take a ferry to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port then take the train to Jakarta Gambir then take a ferry to Bandar Lampung then take the train to Kertapati.
- Duration4 days 4h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,437,885($95)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Manado and Palembang
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Manado to Palembang by plane, ferry, train, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train and then drive which costs around IDR 1,348,015 ($90) and will take around 4 days 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,632,595 ($110).
The distance between Manado and Palembang is around 2,648km (1,646 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,287km (1,421 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Manado and Palembang by plane.
The quickest way to get from Manado to Palembang is to fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx IDR 1,632,595 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Manado and Palembang is to take a ferry, then take the train and then drive which will typically cost around IDR 1,348,015 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Manado and Palembang. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Manado and Palembang. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Manado and Palembang. Flights depart from Manado (MDC) and arrive at Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Manado to Palembang. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 5h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Manado to Palembang typically takes around 4h 30m. Flights depart from Manado (MDC) 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 Manado to Palembang. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM). instead which will take 5h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Manado to Palembang is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around IDR 1,632,595 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Manado and Palembang
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 5h 30m | IDR 1,632,595($110) | every 3 hours | 2,648km (1,646 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 4 days 4h | IDR 1,437,885($95) | once a week | 3,727km (2,316 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Car | 4 days 3h | IDR 1,348,015($90) | once a week | 3,767km (2,341 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 4 days 21h | IDR 1,647,575($110) | once a week | 4,022km (2,499 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Manado and Palembang
Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Bus companies
Transuperindo
Pahala Kencana
Ferry operators
Pelni
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Damri
Train operators
Kereta API
Airports near Palembang
The following major airports near Palembang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)
- Distance
- 12km (7 miles) from Palembang
Depati Amir Airport (PGK)
- Distance
- 179km (111 miles) from Palembang
Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB)
- Distance
- 195km (121 miles) from Palembang