How to travel from Mataram to Palu, Indonesia

There are several options for getting from Mataram to Palu by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 733,920 ($49) and will take around 2 days 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 4,583,255 ($305).

The distance between Mataram and Palu is around 1,271km (790 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 951km (591 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Mataram and Palu by plane.

The quickest way to get from Mataram to Palu is to fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 4,583,255 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Mataram and Palu is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 733,920 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Mataram and Palu. We recommend that you fly from Lombok (LOP) to Palu (PLW). instead which will take 5h 50m.

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mataram and Palu. We recommend that you fly from Lombok (LOP) to Palu (PLW). instead which will take 5h 50m.

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Mataram and Palu. The ferry typically takes around 2 days 16h and departs once a week.

ASDP Indonesia Ferry and Pelni run the ferry services between Mataram and Palu. Ferries run once a week and take around 2 days 16h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Yes you can fly from Mataram and Palu. Flights depart from Lombok (LOP) and arrive at Palu (PLW) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Mataram to Palu. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 5h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mataram to Palu typically takes around 4h 35m. Flights depart from Lombok (LOP) and and arrive into Palu (PLW).

The closest major airport to Palu is Mutiara Airport (PLW) (PLW) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Palu. Tampa Padang Airport (MJU) (MJU) and Samarinda International Airport (AAP) (AAP) 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 Palu. We recommend that you fly from Lombok (LOP) to Palu (PLW). instead which will take 5h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mataram to Palu is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around IDR 4,583,255 ($305).