How to travel from Uluwatu to Palopo, Indonesia

The distance between Uluwatu and Palopo is around 903km (561 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Uluwatu 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 PalopoUluwatu if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,935,680($195)
Operated by

Lion Mentari Airlines

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3 similiar routes

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Kantor Surabaya Peneleh then take a ferry to Makassar then take the bus to Palopo.

  • Duration2 days 1h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,318,060($88)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Uluwatu and Palopo

There are several options for getting from Uluwatu 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 614,095 ($41) and will take around 2 days 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,935,680 ($195).

The distance between Uluwatu and Palopo is around 903km (561 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 859km (534 miles)

It takes around 10h 20m to get from Uluwatu and Palopo by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Uluwatu to Palopo is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx IDR 2,935,680 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Uluwatu and Palopo is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 614,095 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Uluwatu and Palopo. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Uluwatu and Palopo. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Uluwatu and Palopo. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and arrive at Palopo Lagaligo (LLO) - via Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Uluwatu to Palopo. There is however a flight that goes via Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Uluwatu to Palopo typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) 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 Uluwatu to Palopo. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) then take the bus to Palopo. instead which will take 10h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Uluwatu to Palopo is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 20m and will usually cost around IDR 1,932,155 ($130).

How do I get from Uluwatu to Palopo

Compare travel optionsbetween Uluwatu and Palopo

Transport options from Uluwatu to Palopo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 55m
IDR 2,935,680($195)
on demand903km (561 miles)
Plane and Taxi7h 10m
IDR 4,463,430($300)
on demand1,221km (759 miles)
Plane and Bus10h 20m
IDR 1,932,155($130)
once daily1,015km (631 miles)
Plane, Car and Ferry17h 35m
IDR 3,519,820($235)
every 20 mins1,516km (942 miles)
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar
2 days 1h
IDR 1,318,060($88)
3 times a week1,652km (1,027 miles)
Ferry and Bus2 days 21h
IDR 614,095($41)
once a week1,405km (873 miles)

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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