Medan to Palembang

Medan to Palembang

Medan
Palembang
Tue, Jun 18
One Way
NaN Passengers

Best Options

 
$32
 
 
$164

Other Options

Medan to Palembang Schedule

Medan to Palembang Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Citilink Economy 04:55 - 10:05IDR 2,082,587
Putra Pelangi Executive 10:00 - 17:20IDR 514,500
Citilink Economy 15:55 - 07:10IDR 2,149,386
RAPI Executive 16:30 - 03:30IDR 527,188
Citilink Economy 18:00 - 20:50IDR 1,652,096
Citilink Economy 21:50 - 13:10IDR 2,642,966

Transportation from Medan to Palembang

Facts about the transport from Medan to Palembang

Cheapest Transport$32
Fastest Transport3h
Earliest Departure10:00 AM
Latest Departure9:50 PM
Departures per day9
Distance1750 kilometers
Transport CompaniesArmada Indah Sumatera, Citilink, Putra Pelangi, RAPI

How to get from Medan to Palembang

When you want to get from Medan to Palembang, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 163.85. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 31.02.

How far is Medan from Palembang?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Medan to Palembang. Your trip will be a total of 1088 miles (1750 km). The flying distance is 1586 miles (2551 km).

How long does it take to get from Medan to Palembang?

The travel time from Medan to Palembang can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 3 to 35 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Medan to Palembang?

The cost of the trip from Medan to Palembang varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Armada Indah Sumatera: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 31.02 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 163.85.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Medan to Palembang:

  • Bus tickets - USD 31.02 to USD 34.55;
  • flight price: USD 138.73 - USD 163.85. From Medan to Palembang starting from 16:05 Kualanamu Airport until 21:50 Kualanamu Airport

How many trips per day are there between Medan and Palembang?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 10:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 18:00. There are 6 available bus trips every day.
  • 3 by flight from Medan to Palembang starting from 16:05 Kualanamu Airport until 21:50 Kualanamu Airport

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Medan to Palembang is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
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The most popular transport from Medan to Palembang

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Medan to Palembang? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 93% chosen flight
  • 7% decided to go for a bus.