How to travel from Prabumulih to Palopo, Indonesia
The distance between Prabumulih and Palopo is around 2,200km (1,367 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Prabumulih to Palopo by train, plane, bus, taxi, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Palopo → Prabumulih if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Kertapati then fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO).
- Duration7h 35m
- Flight time4h 35m
- Typical costIDR 4,373,565($290)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Tanjung Karang then take a ferry to Gambir Station then take the train to Surabaya Pasar Turi then take a ferry to Makassar then take the bus to Palopo.
- Duration2 days 13h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costIDR 1,258,150($84)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prabumulih and Palopo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Prabumulih to Palopo by train, plane, bus, taxi, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 1,258,150 ($84) and will take around 2 days 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 4,373,565 ($290).
The distance between Prabumulih and Palopo is around 2,200km (1,367 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,773km (1,101 miles)
It takes around 13h 55m to get from Prabumulih and Palopo by train, plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Prabumulih to Palopo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx IDR 4,373,565 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Prabumulih and Palopo is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 1,258,150 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Prabumulih and Palopo. We recommend that you take the train to Kertapati then fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO). instead which will take 7h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Prabumulih and Palopo. We recommend that you take the train to Kertapati then fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO). instead which will take 7h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prabumulih to Palopo. We recommend that you take the train to Kertapati then fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) then take the bus to Palopo. instead which will take 13h 55m.
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 Prabumulih to Palopo. We recommend that you take the train to Kertapati then fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) then take the bus to Palopo. instead which will take 13h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prabumulih to Palopo is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 55m and will usually cost around IDR 3,070,480 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Prabumulih and Palopo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 7h 35m | IDR 4,373,565($290) | every 20 mins | 2,200km (1,367 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Taxi | 10h 45m | IDR 4,553,300($305) | every 20 mins | 2,518km (1,565 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 13h 55m | IDR 3,070,480($205) | once daily | 2,312km (1,437 miles) |
| Train to Lubuklinggau, plane and bus | 17h 30m | IDR 3,864,310($260) | once daily | 2,550km (1,585 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Car and Ferry | 21h 35m | IDR 4,358,585($290) | every 20 mins | 2,805km (1,743 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 2 days 13h | IDR 1,258,150($84) | 3 times a week | 2,457km (1,527 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 2 days 21h | IDR 1,842,290($125) | 3 times a week | 2,596km (1,613 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Prabumulih and Palopo
Airlines
Super Air Jet
Lion Mentari Airlines
Batik Air
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Garuda Indonesia
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Damri
Pelni
Bus companies
Primadona bus
Maharani Tranz
Train operators
Kereta API
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