There are 2 ways to get from Semporna to Palu by bus, ferry, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Minibus, ferry to Juwata International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Semporna to Tawaubus
- Take the ferry from Tawau Ferry Terminal to Tarakanferry
- Fly from Juwata International Airport (TRK) to Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW)plane TRK - PLW
11h 3mRp 2,474,980–6,189,983Drive to Malinau Robert Atty Bessing Airport, fly
- Drive from Semporna to Malinau Robert Atty Bessing Airport (LNU)car
- Fly from Malinau Robert Atty Bessing Airport (LNU) to Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW)plane LNU - PLW
14h 36mRp 2,514,804–5,469,717
Juwata International Airport (TRK) to Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Semporna to Palu is to drive and fly which costs Rp2500000 - Rp5500000 and takes 14h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Semporna to Palu is to Minibus and ferry and fly which takes 11h 3m and costs Rp2400000 - Rp6500000.
The distance between Semporna and Palu is 803 km.
It takes approximately 11h 3m to get from Semporna to Palu, including transfers.
There are 34+ hotels available in Palu.
What companies run services between Semporna, Malaysia and Palu, Indonesia?
There is no direct connection from Semporna to Palu. However, you can take the bus to Tawau, walk to Tawau Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Tarakan, take the taxi to Juwata International Airport (TRK) airport, fly to Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW), then take the taxi to Palu. Alternatively, you can drive to Malinau Robert Atty Bessing Airport (LNU) airport, fly to Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW), then take the taxi to Palu.
- Website
- lionair.co.id
Flights from Juwata International Airport to Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport via Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rp 1,700,000–5,500,000
Flights from Malinau Robert Atty Bessing Airport to Mutiara Sis Al-Jufrie Airport via Juwata International Airport, Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rp 1,700,000–4,600,000
Bus from Semporna to Tawau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rp 124,972
Ferry from Tawau Ferry Terminal to Tarakan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rp 647,177
Ferry from Tawau Ferry Terminal to Tarakan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rp 1,205,087
- Schedules at
- redbus.my
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