How to travel from Mataram to Palopo, Indonesia

There are several options for getting from Mataram to Palopo by ferry, bus, plane 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 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 5,841,400 ($390).

The distance between Mataram and Palopo is around 1,300km (808 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 768km (477 miles)

It takes around 2 days 17h to get from Mataram and Palopo by ferry and bus.

The quickest way to get from Mataram to Palopo is to fly which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 5,841,400 ($390).

The cheapest way to travel between Mataram 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.

There is no train service that runs between Mataram and Palopo. We recommend that you fly from Lombok (LOP) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO). instead which will take 6h 50m.

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mataram and Palopo. We recommend that you fly from Lombok (LOP) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO). instead which will take 6h 50m.

Yes you can fly from Mataram and Palopo. Flights depart from Lombok (LOP) and arrive at Palopo Lagaligo (LLO) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 5h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Mataram to Palopo. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) and Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). This services will take at least 6h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mataram to Palopo typically takes around 5h 25m. Flights depart from Lombok (LOP) 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.

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Mataram to Palopo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Makassar then take the bus to Palopo. instead which will take 2 days 17h.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mataram to Palopo is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2 days 17h and will usually cost around IDR 599,120 ($40).