Palu to Malang by bus
Malang lies 1,123 km (698 mi) south-west of Palu, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 24 min including stops, over roughly 1,370 km (852 mi) of road.
| Palu | Malang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 389,959 | 889,359 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 452 m (1,483 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Postal codes | 30653 | 54172–63392 |
Clocks in Malang are 1 h behind Palu right now, so a 20 h 24 min journey lands only 19 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book buses from Palu to Malang
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Staying in Malang
Our booking partner lists 407 places to stay in Malang. Of the 354 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (197), and 4 are five-star. Across 42 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 16,886 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Malang from Palu?
1,123 km (698 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Palu; by road roughly 1,370 km (852 mi).
How long does it take to get from Palu to Malang by bus?
About 20 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Palu and Malang?
Malang is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Makassar).
Where can I stay in Malang?
Our booking partner lists 407 places to stay in Malang, 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.