How to travel from Surakarta to Palopo, Indonesia
The distance between Surakarta and Palopo is around 1,396km (867 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Surakarta to Palopo by bus, plane, train, taxi and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Palopo → Surakarta if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Wates then fly from Yogyakarta (YIA) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO).
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical costIDR 3,414,975($230)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Gubeng then take a ferry to Makassar then take the bus to Palopo.
- Duration1 day 15h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costIDR 748,900($50)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Surakarta and Palopo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Surakarta to Palopo by bus, plane, train, taxi and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 718,940 ($48) and will take around 2 days 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,414,975 ($230).
The distance between Surakarta and Palopo is around 1,396km (867 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,154km (717 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Surakarta and Palopo by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Surakarta to Palopo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx IDR 3,414,975 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Surakarta and Palopo is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 718,940 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Surakarta and Palopo. We recommend that you take the train to Wates then fly from Yogyakarta (YIA) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Surakarta and Palopo. We recommend that you take the train to Wates then fly from Yogyakarta (YIA) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Surakarta to Palopo. We recommend that you take the bus to Semarang Krapyak then fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO). instead which will take 5hrs.
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 Surakarta to Palopo. We recommend that you take the bus to Semarang Krapyak then fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO). instead which will take 5hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surakarta to Palopo is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around IDR 2,546,250 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Surakarta and Palopo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 55m | IDR 3,414,975($230) | every 20 mins | 1,446km (898 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5hrs | IDR 2,546,250($170) | twice daily | 1,396km (867 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 11h 30m | IDR 2,725,990($180) | once daily | 1,513km (940 miles) |
| Bus to Semarang Krapyak, plane | 12h 30m | IDR 2,141,850($145) | once daily | 1,508km (937 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Taxi | 9h 20m | IDR 3,624,665($240) | twice daily | 1,715km (1,065 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 12h 20m | IDR 2,711,010($180) | once daily | 1,558km (968 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 15h | IDR 748,900($50) | 3 times a week | 1,450km (901 miles) |
| Train to Surabaya Pasar Turi, ferry and bus | 2 days 4h | IDR 718,940($48) | once a week | 1,420km (882 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Surakarta and Palopo
Airlines
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Wings Air
Citilink Indonesia
Super Air Jet
Batik Air
Bus companies
Kramat Djati
Primadona bus
Train operators
Kereta API
Prambanan Ekspres
Ferry operators
Pelni
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