How to travel from Padang to Palopo, Indonesia
The distance between Padang and Palopo is around 2,633km (1,636 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Padang to Palopo by plane, bus, car, ferry, taxi and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Palopo → Padang if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO).
- Duration6h 10m
- Flight time5h 15m
- Typical costIDR 4,643,165($310)
Lion Mentari Airlines
+ 1 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Dumai Terminal AKAP then take a ferry to Tanjung Balai Karimun then Port of Tanjung Priok and then to Makassar then take the bus to Palopo.
- Duration4 days 18h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,677,530($110)
Multiple operators
Bus to Dumai Terminal AKAP, ferry
Take the bus to Dumai Terminal AKAP then take a ferry to Tanjung Balai Karimun then Tanjung Pinang and then to Makassar then take the bus to Palopo.
- Duration6 days 7h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,557,705($105)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padang and Palopo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Padang to Palopo by plane, bus, car, ferry, taxi and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 1,557,705 ($105) and will take around 6 days 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 4,643,165 ($310).
The distance between Padang and Palopo is around 2,633km (1,636 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,215km (1,377 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Padang and Palopo by plane.
The quickest way to get from Padang to Palopo is to fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx IDR 4,643,165 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Padang and Palopo is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 1,557,705 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Padang and Palopo. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO). instead which will take 6h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padang and Palopo. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO). instead which will take 6h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Padang and Palopo. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and arrive at Palopo Lagaligo (LLO) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 5h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Padang to Palopo. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) and Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). This services will take at least 6h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Padang to Palopo typically takes around 5h 15m. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) 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 Padang to Palopo. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO). instead which will take 6h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padang to Palopo is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around IDR 4,643,165 ($310).
Compare travel optionsbetween Padang and Palopo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 6h 10m | IDR 4,643,165($310) | hourly | 2,633km (1,636 miles) |
| Plane and Taxi | 10h 25m | IDR 5,422,020($360) | hourly | 2,951km (1,834 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 13h 35m | IDR 3,789,425($255) | once daily | 2,745km (1,706 miles) |
| Plane, Car and Ferry | 20h 15m | IDR 4,478,410($300) | every 20 mins | 3,238km (2,012 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 4 days 18h | IDR 1,677,530($110) | once a week | 3,851km (2,393 miles) |
Bus to Dumai Terminal AKAP, ferry + 1 similar | 6 days 7h | IDR 1,557,705($105) | once a week | 3,622km (2,251 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 4 days 15h | IDR 2,037,000($135) | 3 times a week | 4,617km (2,869 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Padang and Palopo
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Wings Air
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
Garuda Indonesia
Train operators
Kereta API
Bus companies
Primadona bus
A.L.S
Putra Pelangi
Yanti Group
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Pelni
Batam Jet
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