How to travel from Tanjung Pandan to Palembang, Indonesia

The distance between Tanjung Pandan and Palembang is around 403km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Tanjung Pandan to Palembang by ferry, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 808,810($54)
Operated by

NAM Air

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Tanjung Priok and then to Bandar Lampung then take the train to Kertapati.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 674,010($45)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tanjung Pandan and Palembang

There are several options for getting from Tanjung Pandan to Palembang by ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around IDR 674,010 ($45) and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 808,810 ($54).

The distance between Tanjung Pandan and Palembang is around 403km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 323km (201 miles)

It takes around 1 day 14h to get from Tanjung Pandan and Palembang by ferry and train.

The quickest way to get from Tanjung Pandan to Palembang is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx IDR 808,810 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Tanjung Pandan and Palembang is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 674,010 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tanjung Pandan and Palembang. We recommend that you fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tanjung Pandan and Palembang. We recommend that you fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Tanjung Pandan and Palembang. Flights depart from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) and arrive at Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) - via Pangkalpinang (PGK). The flight takes around 1h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Tanjung Pandan to Palembang. There is however a flight that goes via Pangkalpinang (PGK). This services will take at least 2h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Tanjung Pandan to Palembang typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) 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 Tanjung Pandan to Palembang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Tanjung Priok and then to Bandar Lampung then take the train to Kertapati. instead which will take 1 day 14h.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tanjung Pandan to Palembang is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 1 day 14h and will usually cost around IDR 674,010 ($45).

How do I get from Tanjung Pandan to Palembang

Compare travel optionsbetween Tanjung Pandan and Palembang

Transport options from Tanjung Pandan to Palembang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 30m
IDR 808,810($54)
every 3 hours403km (250 miles)
Ferry and Train
1 day 14h
IDR 674,010($45)
once a week1,020km (634 miles)

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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