How to travel from Palu to Padang, Indonesia

There are several options for getting from Palu to Padang by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 1,722,465 ($115) and will take around 5 days 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,834,355 ($255).

The distance between Palu and Padang is around 2,534km (1,575 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,169km (1,347 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Palu and Padang by plane.

The quickest way to get from Palu to Padang is to fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx IDR 3,834,355 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Palu and Padang is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 1,722,465 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Palu and Padang. We recommend that you fly from Palu (PLW) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 5hrs.

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Palu and Padang. We recommend that you fly from Palu (PLW) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 5hrs.

Yes you can fly from Palu and Padang. Flights depart from Palu (PLW) and arrive at Minangkabau (PDG) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4h 15m.

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

The flight from Palu to Padang typically takes around 4h 15m. Flights depart from Palu (PLW) and and arrive into Minangkabau (PDG).

The closest major airport to Padang is Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) (PDG) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Padang. Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport (PKU) (PKU) and Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ) (FLZ) 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 Palu to Padang. We recommend that you fly from Palu (PLW) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 5hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palu to Padang is to fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around IDR 3,834,355 ($255).