Jakarta to Palembang Bus

Q: What is the distance between Jakarta and Palembang?

The distance between these two places is a total of 326 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between Jakarta and Palembang?

The average travel time between the stations is 17:15 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Jakarta to Palembang?

The ticket prices begin from $16.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Jakarta to Palembang?

The average number of daily departures is 40. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Jakarta to Palembang?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Jakarta to Palembang?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

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Jakarta to Palembang Route Summary

Jakarta to Palembang bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 40 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Jakarta bus station at 01:30h, arriving at Palembang bus station at 15:00h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:00h, arriving at 12:00h the following day.

Departure station and country Jakarta, Indonesia

Arrival station and country Palembang, Indonesia

Travel Distance 326 mi

Average Trip Duration 17h 15min

Total Departures 40

Popular Operators Lorena Transport, Kramat Djati Jakarta

Lowest Price $16

Transportation Options Bus

Getting from Jakarta and Palembang by bus

The shortest travel distance between Jakarta and Palembang is 326 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 13:30 has a travel time of 09:30h. The longest travel time on the route is 37:30h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Palembang earlier, there are 40 night buses from Jakarta to Palembang. The overnight buses depart between 07:00 and 23:00 and arrive between 00:25 and 20:30 the same day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 08:31, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.

Bus companies operating the Jakarta to Palembang route

There is a total of 3 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

Lorena Transport

Kramat Djati Jakarta

DAMRI

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Jakarta or Palembang bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Jakarta

You can see information about the departure station and stops Jakarta here

Palembang

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Palembang here

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $16 (One-Way) or $32 (Return).

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