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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Palembangby train, plane, car, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Palembang by train, plane, car, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, fly

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    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM)plane plane KUL - PLM
    7h 3m
    Rp 888,779–3,802,955

  2. Drive, ferry, bus

    1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Port Dicksoncar car
    2. Take the ferry from Port Dickson to Dumaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Dumai Terminal AKAP to Terminal AKAP BRPSbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal AKAP BRPS to Palembangbus bus
    30h 2m

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Melaka Sentralbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Melaka to Dumaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Dumai Terminal AKAP to Terminal AKAP BRPSbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal AKAP BRPS to Palembangbus bus
    32h 46m

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRp 872,564Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kuala Lumpur to Palembang.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 783.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Palembang, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Palembang. However, you can take the train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM), walk to Palembang Airport, then take the train to Cinde. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kuala Lumpur to Palembang via Port Dickson, Dumai, Dumai Terminal AKAP, Terminal AKAP BRPS, and Palembang in around 30h 2m.

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