How to get fromMedan to Paluby plane, bus, taxi, car ferry, train, ferry, or busferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Medan to Palu by plane, bus, taxi, car ferry, train, ferry, or busferry

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Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport
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1. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW)plane KNO - PLW
11h 48m
Rp 3,790,000–6,130,000
Bus, bus and ferry, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Medan Putra Pelangi to Bandar Lampungbus
2. Take the busferry from Bandar Lampung to DAMRI Bus Station Jakartabusferry
3. Take the bus from DAMRI Bus Station Jakarta to Surabaya Kotabus
4. Take the ferry from Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Pantoloanferry
4d 10h
Rp 1,491,514–2,724,757
Bus, taxi, car ferry, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Medan Putra Pelangi to Bandar Lampungbus
2. Take the taxi from Bandar Lampung to Bakauheni Porttaxi
3. Take the car ferry from Bakauheni Port to Merakcarferry
4. Take the train from Merak to Rangkasbitungtrain
5. Take the train from Rangkasbitung to Tanahabangtrain
6. Take the train from Jakarta Gambir to Surabaya Pasar Turitrain
7. Take the ferry from Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Pantoloanferry
4d 7h
Rp 1,592,100–2,522,869
Bus, bus to Silangit Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Amplas Station to Parapatbus
2. Take the bus from Parapat to Silangit Airportbus
3. Fly from Silangit Airport (DTB) to Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW)plane DTB - PLW
24h 52m
Rp 4,871,281–7,436,605
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Port of Tanjung Priokferry
2. Take the train from Jakarta Gambir to Surabaya Pasar Turitrain
3. Take the ferry from Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Pantoloanferry
5d 5h
Rp 1,593,871–2,055,393

Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW) flights

31Weekly Planes

10h 57mAverage Duration

Rp 3,633,573Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,437.5 km
Duration: 11h 48m

What companies run services between Medan, Indonesia and Palu, Indonesia?

Garuda Indonesia, Batik Air, and two other airlines fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW) 4 times a day.

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Palu(opens in a new window), Indonesia(opens in a new window)

Palu, officially known as the City of Palu (Indonesian: Kota Palu), is the capital and largest city of Central Sulawesi. Palu is located on the northwestern coast of Sulawesi and borders Donggala Regency to the north and west, Parigi Moutong Regency to the east, and Sigi Regency to the south. The city boundaries encompass a land area of 395.06 km2. According to the 2020 Indonesian census, Palu had a population of 373,218, making it the third-most populous city on the island after Makassar and Manado; the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 381,572 - comprising 191,052 males and 190,520 females. Palu is the center of finance, government, and education in Central Sulawesi, as well as one of several major cities on the island. The city hosts the province's main port, its biggest airport, and most of its public universities.

Places to stay in Palu

Swiss-Belhotel Silae Palu(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

RedDoorz Plus @ Cameloan Hotel Palu(Opens in a new window)

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Hotel Santika Palu(Opens in a new window)

7.6Good

RedDoorz near Taman Makam Pahlawan Tatura(Opens in a new window)

7.6Good

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