How to travel from Surabaya to Palopo, Indonesia

The distance between Surabaya and Palopo is around 1,059km (658 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Surabaya to Palopo by plane, bus, car, ferry and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,950,655($195)
Operated by

Citilink Indonesia

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Makassar then take the bus to Palopo.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 554,185($37)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Surabaya and Palopo

There are several options for getting from Surabaya to Palopo by plane, bus, car, ferry and taxi. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 554,185 ($37) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,950,655 ($195).

The distance between Surabaya and Palopo is around 1,059km (658 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 951km (591 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Surabaya and Palopo by plane.

The quickest way to get from Surabaya to Palopo is to fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx IDR 2,950,655 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Surabaya and Palopo is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 554,185 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Surabaya and Palopo. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO). instead which will take 2h 60m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Surabaya and Palopo. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO). instead which will take 2h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Surabaya and Palopo. Flights depart from Juanda International (SUB) and arrive at Palopo Lagaligo (LLO) - via Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Surabaya to Palopo. There is however a flight that goes via Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). This services will take at least 2h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Surabaya to Palopo typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Juanda International (SUB) and and arrive into Palopo Lagaligo (LLO).

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 Surabaya to Palopo. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO). instead which will take 2h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surabaya to Palopo is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around IDR 2,950,655 ($195).

How do I get from Surabaya to Palopo

Compare travel optionsbetween Surabaya and Palopo

Transport options from Surabaya to Palopo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 60m
IDR 2,950,655($195)
on demand1,059km (658 miles)
Plane and Taxi7h 15m
IDR 4,029,070($270)
on demand1,378km (856 miles)
Plane and Bus10h 25m
IDR 2,246,695($150)
once daily1,171km (728 miles)
Plane, Car and Ferry17h 50m
IDR 3,385,020($225)
every 20 mins1,673km (1,039 miles)
Ferry and Bus
1 day 12h
IDR 554,185($37)
3 times a week1,197km (744 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Surabaya and Palopo

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Airports near Palopo

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

MJU
Tampa Padang Airport (MJU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
137km (85 miles) from Palopo
PLW
Mutiara Airport (PLW)
Domestic Airport
Distance
234km (145 miles) from Palopo
UPG
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
International Airport
Distance
242km (150 miles) from Palopo