How to get fromSamarinda to Paluby bus, plane, ferry, taxi, or car ferry

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

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Bus to Sepinggan International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Samarinda to Balikpapanbus
2. Fly from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW)plane BPN - PLW
5h 25m
Rp 1,823,000–3,250,000
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Samarinda to Balikpapanbus
2. Take the car ferry from Semayang Balikpapan to Taipacarferry
28h 25m
Rp 167,000–4,806,000
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Samarinda to Balikpapanbus
2. Take the ferry from Balikpapan to Pantoloanferry Km Labobar
17h 23m
Rp 322,000–408,000
Fly from Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport
1. Fly from Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP) to Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW)plane AAP - PLW
13h 8m
Rp 4,650,029–13,065,034
Taxi to West Kutai Melalan Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Samarinda to West Kutai Melalan Airport (GHS)taxi
2. Fly from West Kutai Melalan Airport (GHS) to Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW)plane GHS - PLW
24h 17m
Rp 3,797,100–6,266,118

Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW) flights

3Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

Rp 1,690,134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 453.3 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

Batik Air, Citilink Indonesia, and Garuda Indonesia fly from Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP) to Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW) every 4 hours.

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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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