Day trip from Bandar Lampung to Palembang
Palembang lies 285 km (177 mi) north of Bandar Lampung, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 285 km (177 mi) apart, Palembang is a realistic day trip from Bandar Lampung: about 4 h 38 min each way by road.
| Bandar Lampung | Palembang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 95 m (312 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Palembang
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Staying in Palembang
Our booking partner lists 265 places to stay in Palembang. Of the 248 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (155), and 4 are five-star. Across 11 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 1,553 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Palembang from Bandar Lampung?
285 km (177 mi) in a straight line, north of Bandar Lampung; by road roughly 348 km (216 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bandar Lampung to Palembang by road?
About 4 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bandar Lampung and Palembang?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Where can I stay in Palembang?
Our booking partner lists 265 places to stay in Palembang, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.