How to travel from Surabaya to Palu, Indonesia

There are several options for getting from Surabaya to Palu by plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 464,315 ($31) and will take around 1 day 20h. 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 2,890,745 ($195).

The distance between Surabaya and Palu is around 1,279km (795 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,060km (659 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Surabaya and Palu by plane.

The quickest way to get from Surabaya to Palu is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx IDR 2,890,745 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Surabaya and Palu is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 464,315 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Surabaya and Palu. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Palu (PLW). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Surabaya and Palu. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Palu (PLW). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Surabaya and Palu. The ferry typically takes around 1 day 20h and departs once a week.

Pelni run the ferry services between Surabaya and Palu. Ferries run once a week and take around 1 day 20h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Yes you can fly from Surabaya and Palu. Flights depart from Juanda International (SUB) and arrive at Palu (PLW) - via Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). The flight takes around 2h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Surabaya to Palu. There is however a flight that goes via Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Surabaya to Palu typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Juanda International (SUB) and and arrive into Palu (PLW).

The closest major airport to Palu is Mutiara Airport (PLW) (PLW) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Palu. Tampa Padang Airport (MJU) (MJU) and Samarinda International Airport (AAP) (AAP) 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 Surabaya to Palu. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Palu (PLW). instead which will take 3h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surabaya to Palu is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around IDR 2,890,745 ($195).