How to travel from Prabumulih to Palembang, Indonesia

The distance between Prabumulih and Palembang is around 78km (48 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Prabumulih to Palembang by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PalembangPrabumulih if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Kertapati.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    IDR 149,780($10)
Operated by

Kereta API

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Palembang.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    IDR 524,230($35)
Operated by

Multiple taxi operators

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Drive

Drive to Palembang.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance99km (62 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prabumulih and Palembang

There are several options for getting from Prabumulih to Palembang by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around IDR 149,780 ($10) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 524,230 ($35).

The distance between Prabumulih and Palembang is around 78km (48 miles).

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Prabumulih and Palembang by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prabumulih to Palembang is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx IDR 524,230 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Prabumulih and Palembang, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around IDR 149,780 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prabumulih and Palembang. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Prabumulih and Palembang with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 1h 55m.

Kereta API run train services between Prabumulih and Palembang. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 1h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Prabumulih and Palembang. We recommend that you take a taxi to Palembang. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prabumulih to Palembang. We recommend that you take the train to Kertapati. instead which will take 1h 55m.

The closest major airport to Palembang is Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) (PLM) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Palembang. Depati Amir Airport (PGK) (PGK) and Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) (DJB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Prabumulih and Palembang. The distance is around 99km (62 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prabumulih to Palembang is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around IDR 149,780 ($10).

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Transport options from Prabumulih to Palembang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
IDR 149,780($10)
every 20 mins78km (48 miles)
Taxi
1h 25m
IDR 524,230($35)
on demand99km (62 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
IDR 164,760($11)
on demand99km (62 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Prabumulih and Palembang

Train operators

Airports near Palembang

The following major airports near Palembang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.

PLM
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Palembang
PGK
Depati Amir Airport (PGK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Palembang
DJB
Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
195km (121 miles) from Palembang