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)plane BTH - PLM
3h 13m
Rp 958,232–4,526,332
Ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Telaga Punggur Ferry Terminal to Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the ferry from Pelabuhan Sri Bayintan Kijang to Belinyu Portferry
3. Drive from Belinyu Port to Terminal Muntokcar
4. Take the ferry from Terminal Muntok to Palembangferry
24h 47m
Rp 771,408–1,214,145
Ferry, drive via Tanah Merah
1. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Tanah Merahferry
2. Take the ferry from Tanah Merah to Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the ferry from Pelabuhan Sri Bayintan Kijang to Belinyu Portferry
4. Drive from Belinyu Port to Terminal Muntokcar
5. Take the ferry from Terminal Muntok to Palembangferry
26h 53m
Rp 1,624,726–3,566,639

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

21Weekly Planes

1h 6mAverage Duration

Rp 769,532Cheapest 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?

Lion Mentari Airlines and Citilink Indonesia 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.

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