How to travel from Sumedang to Palembang, Indonesia

The distance between Sumedang and Palembang is around 612km (380 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Sumedang to Palembang by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,797,355($120)
Operated by

Wings Air

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Metro then take the train to Kertapati.

  • Duration17h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 928,635($62)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Merak then take a ferry to Bakauheni Port then drive to Palembang.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,153,305($77)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sumedang and Palembang

There are several options for getting from Sumedang to Palembang by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which costs around IDR 539,205 ($36) and will take around 22h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,797,355 ($120).

The distance between Sumedang and Palembang is around 612km (380 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 555km (345 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Sumedang and Palembang by plane.

The quickest way to get from Sumedang to Palembang is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx IDR 1,797,355 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Sumedang and Palembang is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 539,205 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sumedang and Palembang. We recommend that you fly from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sumedang and Palembang. We recommend that you fly from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Sumedang and Palembang. Flights depart from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) and arrive at Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Sumedang and Palembang with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

Wings Air fly between Sumedang and Palembang. Flights depart from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) and and arrive into Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Sumedang to Palembang typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) and and arrive into Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM).

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Sumedang to Palembang. We recommend that you fly from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM). instead which will take 3h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sumedang to Palembang is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around IDR 1,797,355 ($120).

How do I get from Sumedang to Palembang

Compare travel optionsbetween Sumedang and Palembang

Transport options from Sumedang to Palembang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 10m
IDR 1,797,355($120)
every 3 hours612km (380 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
17h 20m
IDR 928,635($62)
once daily832km (517 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train22h 50m
IDR 539,205($36)
once daily820km (509 miles)
Car and Ferry
9h 55m
IDR 1,153,305($77)
hourly697km (433 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Sumedang and Palembang

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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