Rome2Rio

How to get fromSamarinda to Palembangby plane, car, ferry, train, car ferry, taxi, bus, or busferry

Find Transport to Palembang

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM)plane plane AAP - PLM
    6h 35m
    Rp 2,508,707–4,308,712

  2. Bus, ferry, bus and ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Samarinda to Balikpapanbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Balikpapan to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Portferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Surabaya Kota to DAMRI Bus Station Jakartabus bus
    4. Take the busferry from DAMRI Bus Station Jakarta to Bandar Lampungbusferry bus ferry
    5. Take the train from Tanjung Karang to Kertapatitrain train
    3d 3h
    Rp 969,007–1,971,009

  3. Drive, ferry, train, car ferry, taxi

    1. Drive from Samarinda to Balikpapancar car
    2. Take the ferry from Balikpapan to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Portferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Surabaya Pasar Turi to Jakarta Gambirtrain train
    4. Take the train from Tanahabang to Rangkasbitungtrain train
    5. Take the train from Rangkasbitung to Meraktrain train
    6. Take the car ferry from Merak to Bakauheni Portcarferry car ferry
    7. Take the taxi from Bakauheni Port to Tanjung Karangtaxi taxi
    8. Take the train from Tanjung Karang to Kertapatitrain train
    2d 22h
    Rp 1,256,776–2,051,541

  4. Bus to Sepinggan International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Samarinda to Balikpapanbus bus
    2. Fly from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM)plane plane BPN - PLM
    9h 52m
    Rp 2,581,678–8,093,678

  5. Bus, ferry, bus and ferry, train via South Tangerang

    1. Take the bus from Samarinda to Balikpapanbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Balikpapan to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Portferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Surabaya Bungurasih Station to Kramat Djati Pondok Pinangbus bus
    4. Take the busferry from Gambir Station to Bandar Lampungbusferry bus ferry
    5. Take the train from Tanjung Karang to Kertapatitrain train
    3d 8h
    Rp 1,176,508–1,876,510

Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
TicketRp 2,580,473Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Samarinda to Palembang.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,462.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Samarinda, Indonesia and Palembang, Indonesia?

Citilink Indonesia, Garuda Indonesia, and three other airlines fly from Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) 5 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, How to get from JFK to New York City, and 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.