How to get fromBatam to Palembangby plane, ferry or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Batam to Palembang by plane, ferry, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM)BTH - PLM
3h 13m
Rp 908,239–1,526,341
Ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Telaga Punggur Ferry Terminal to Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminal
2. Take the ferry from Pelabuhan Sri Bayintan Kijang to Belinyu Port
3. Drive from Belinyu Port to Terminal Muntok
4. Take the ferry from Terminal Muntok to Palembang
24h 47m
Rp 860,880–1,203,382
Ferry, drive via Tanah Merah
1. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Tanah Merah
2. Take the ferry from Tanah Merah to Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminal
3. Take the ferry from Pelabuhan Sri Bayintan Kijang to Belinyu Port
4. Drive from Belinyu Port to Terminal Muntok
5. Take the ferry from Terminal Muntok to Palembang
26h 53m
Rp 1,607,782–2,324,634

Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) flights

20Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

Rp 780,109Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Batam to Palembang.

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Distance: 484.2 km
Duration: 3h 13m

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

Citilink Indonesia, Super Air Jet, and Lion Mentari Airlines fly from Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) 3 times a day.

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Palembang(opens in a new window), Indonesia(opens in a new window)

Palembang is the capital city of the Indonesian province of South Sumatra. The city proper covers 352.51 km2 on both banks of the Musi River in the eastern lowlands of southern Sumatra. It had a population of 1,668,848 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2022 was 1,729,546 (comprising 865,942 males and 863,604 females). Palembang is the second most populous city in Sumatra, after Medan, and the twelfth most populous city in Indonesia.

Things to do in Palembang

Ampera Bridge(Opens in a new window)

Ampera Bridge is a Vertical-lift bridge in the city of Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia, which is the landmark of the city. It connects Seberang Ulu and Seberang Ilir, two regions of Palembang. It can no longer be opened to allow ships to pass.

Places to stay in Palembang

The Arista Hotel Palembang(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

Hotel Santika Radial Palembang(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

The Alts Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

THE 1O1 Palembang Rajawali(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

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