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There are 6 ways to get from Palopo to Bitung by plane, bus, car, taxi or ferry

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Fly from Palopo Lagaligo

  1. Fly from Palopo Lagaligo (LLO) to Manado (MDC)

Cheapest option

Bus, ferry

  1. Take the bus from Palopo to Terminal Regional Daya
  2. Take the ferry from Makassar to Balikpapan
  3. Take the ferry from Balikpapan to Bitung

4 alternative options

Bus to Sultan Hasanuddin, fly

  1. Take the bus from Palopo to Terminal Regional Daya
  2. Fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Manado (MDC)

Drive to Palu, fly

  1. Drive from Palopo to Palu
  2. Fly from Palu (PLW) to Manado (MDC)

Taxi to Mamuju, fly

  1. Take a taxi from Palopo to Mamuju
  2. Fly from Mamuju (MJU) to Manado (MDC)

Drive

  1. Drive from Palopo to Bitung

Palopo Lagaligo (LLO) to Manado (MDC) flights

16 Weekly Planes
6h 37m Average Duration
Rp1109385 Cheapest Price
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Palopo → Bitung
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Travel within Indonesia

Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
Observe COVID-19 safety rules

COVID-19 help in Indonesia

If you need help, visit the national COVID-19 website or call the COVID-19 Helpline 119 ex 9

Frequently Asked Questions


There are currently travel restrictions within Indonesia.

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Domestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply

  • Face masks are mandatory
  • There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
  • Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
  • Observe COVID-19 safety rules

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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Bitung is 119 ex 9.

Wearing a face mask on public transport in Bitung is mandatory.

The social distance requirement in Bitung is 1 metre.

Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 119 ex 9.

Last updated: 23 May 2023
Exceptions may apply, for full details: Ministry of Health Indonesia.

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This information is compiled from official sources. To the best of our knowledge, it is correct as of the last update.
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Questions & Answers

The cheapest way to get from Palopo to Bitung is to bus and ferry which costs Rp700000 - Rp1000000 and takes 3 days 11h.

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The quickest way to get from Palopo to Bitung is to fly which costs Rp1400000 - Rp2800000 and takes 5h 27m.

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The distance between Palopo and Bitung is 743 km. The road distance is 1426.9 km.

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The best way to get from Palopo to Bitung without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 3 days 11h and costs Rp700000 - Rp1000000.

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It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Palopo to Bitung, including transfers.

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There is no direct flight from Palopo Lagaligo Airport to Manado Airport. The quickest flight takes 10h 30m and has one stopover.

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Yes, the driving distance between Palopo to Bitung is 1427 km. It takes approximately 20h 33m to drive from Palopo to Bitung.

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Batik Air, PT. Sriwijaya Air, Lion Mentari Airlines and Wings Air offer flights from Palopo Lagaligo Airport to Manado Airport.

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There are two+ hotels available in Bitung. Prices start at Rp1347500 per night.

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The best way to get from Palopo to Palopo Lagaligo Airport is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs Rp100000 - Rp130000.

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Map of how to get from Palopo to Bitung.
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  • Distance: 742.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Palopo, Indonesia and Bitung, Indonesia?

Wings Air, Lion Mentari Airlines and two other airlines fly from Palopo to Bitung twice daily.

Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Website
lionair.co.id
Flights from Palopo Lagaligo to Manado via Sultan Hasanuddin
Ave. Duration
6h 40m
When
Every day
Estimated price
Rp1200000 - Rp3500000
Flights from Sultan Hasanuddin to Manado
Ave. Duration
1h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
Rp1000000 - Rp3000000
Flights from Palu to Manado via Sultan Hasanuddin
Ave. Duration
6h 6m
When
Every day
Estimated price
Rp1500000 - Rp4000000
Flights from Mamuju to Manado via Sultan Hasanuddin
Ave. Duration
5h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
Rp1300000 - Rp3600000
Flights from Mamuju to Manado via Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman, Sultan Hasanuddin
Ave. Duration
6h 25m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
Rp1800000 - Rp4600000
Flights from Mamuju to Manado via Sultan Hasanuddin, Sorong
Ave. Duration
7h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
Rp2500000 - Rp6000000
Wings Air
Website
lionair.co.id
Flights from Palopo Lagaligo to Manado via Sultan Hasanuddin, Luwuk
Ave. Duration
6h 35m
When
Thursday
Estimated price
Rp1300000 - Rp2600000
Citilink Indonesia
Website
citilink.co.id
Flights from Sultan Hasanuddin to Manado
Ave. Duration
1h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
Rp950000 - Rp2400000
Flights from Mamuju to Manado via Sultan Hasanuddin
Ave. Duration
3h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
Rp1100000 - Rp2900000
Garuda Indonesia
Website
garuda-indonesia.com
Flights from Palu to Manado via Soekarno–Hatta
Ave. Duration
6h 50m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price
Rp4200000 - Rp14000000
Batik Air
Website
batikair.com
Flights from Palu to Manado via Soekarno–Hatta
Ave. Duration
8h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
Rp4600000 - Rp9000000
Bus operators
Primadona bus
Phone
0411 - 4772290
Email
ticket@primadonabus.com
Website
primadonabus.com
Bus from Palopo to Terminal Regional Daya
Ave. Duration
8h 30m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
Rp160000 - Rp250000
Schedules at
primadonabus.com
Ferry operators
Pelni
Phone
+62 811-1621-162
Email
infopelni162@pelni.co.id
Website
facebook.com
Ferry from Makassar to Balikpapan
Ave. Duration
28h
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
Rp190000 - Rp250000
Schedules at
pelni.co.id
Economy Class
Rp190000 - Rp250000
Ferry from Balikpapan to Bitung
Ave. Duration
45h
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
Rp300000 - Rp390000
Schedules at
pelni.co.id
Economy Class
Rp300000 - Rp390000
Other operators
Taxi from Palopo to Mamuju
Ave. Duration
4h 24m
Estimated price
Rp1400000 - Rp1800000
Grab Taxi
Website
grab.com

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