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

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There are 3 ways to get from Pekanbaru to Palu by plane, bus, busferry, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) to Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW)plane PKU - PLW
11h 7m
Rp 3,497,164–5,816,804
Drive, car ferry, ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Kulim Atas to Mengkapancar
2. Take the car ferry from Mengkapan to Tanjung Balai Karimuncarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminalcarferry
4. Take the ferry from Pelabuhan Sri Bayintan Kijang to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Portferry
5. Take the ferry from Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Pantoloanferry
6d 8h
Rp 1,392,493–5,488,045
Bus, bus and ferry, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pekanbaru to Medan Putra Pelangibus
2. Take the bus from Medan Putra Pelangi to Bandar Lampungbus
3. Take the busferry from Bandar Lampung to Gambir Stationbusferry
4. Take the train from Jakarta Gambir to Surabaya Pasar Turitrain
5. Take the ferry from Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Pantoloanferry
5d
Rp 1,897,103–2,861,396

Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) to Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW) flights

35Weekly Planes

11h 37mAverage Duration

Rp 3,447,164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,072.9 km
Duration: 11h 7m

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

Garuda Indonesia, Batik Air, and two other airlines fly from Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) to Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW) 5 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)

7.8Good

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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