How to travel from Padang to Palu, Indonesia
The distance between Padang and Palu is around 2,538km (1,577 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 15m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Padang to Palu by plane, bus, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Palu → Padang if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Palu (PLW).
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time4h 25m
- Typical costIDR 3,534,795($235)
Citilink Indonesia
+ 3 othersBus to Dumai Terminal AKAP, ferry
Take the bus to Dumai Terminal AKAP then take a ferry to Tanjung Balai Karimun, Port of Tanjung Priok then Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port and then to Pantoloan.
- Duration5 days 10h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,707,485($115)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Medan, Bandar Lampung then Jakarta and then to Surabaya Kota then take a ferry to Pantoloan.
- Duration5 days 2h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 2,306,605($155)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padang and Palu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Padang to Palu by plane, bus, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 1,707,485 ($115) and will take around 5 days 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,534,795 ($235).
The distance between Padang and Palu is around 2,538km (1,577 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,169km (1,347 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Padang and Palu by plane.
The quickest way to get from Padang to Palu is to fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx IDR 3,534,795 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Padang and Palu is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 1,707,485 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Padang and Palu. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Palu (PLW). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padang and Palu. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Palu (PLW). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Padang and Palu. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and arrive at Palu (PLW) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Padang to Palu. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 5h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Padang to Palu typically takes around 4h 25m. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) 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.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Padang to Palu. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Palu (PLW). instead which will take 5h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padang to Palu is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around IDR 3,534,795 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Padang and Palu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 5h 15m | IDR 3,534,795($235) | hourly | 2,538km (1,577 miles) |
Bus to Dumai Terminal AKAP, ferry | 5 days 10h | IDR 1,707,485($115) | once a week | 4,111km (2,555 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 5 days 2h | IDR 2,306,605($155) | once a week | 5,000km (3,107 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 4 days 22h | IDR 1,947,135($130) | once a week | 4,940km (3,070 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Padang and Palu
Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Wings Air
Train operators
Kereta API
Bus companies
A.L.S
Putra Pelangi
Yanti Group
Ferry operators
Pelni
Batam Jet
Airports near Palu
The following major airports near Palu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Mutiara Airport (PLW)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Palu
Tampa Padang Airport (MJU)
- Distance
- 210km (130 miles) from Palu
Samarinda International Airport (AAP)
- Distance
- 297km (184 miles) from Palu