Palu to Surabaya by bus
Surabaya lies 1,058 km (658 mi) south-west of Palu, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 19 h 14 min including stops, over roughly 1,291 km (802 mi) of road.
| Palu | Surabaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 389,959 | 3 million |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Postal codes | 30653 | 32274–83671 |
Clocks in Surabaya are 1 h behind Palu right now, so a 19 h 14 min journey lands only 18 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book buses from Palu to Surabaya
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Staying in Surabaya
Our booking partner lists 1,278+ places to stay in Surabaya (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 913 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (445), and 16 are five-star. Across 85 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 25,154 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Surabaya from Palu?
1,058 km (658 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Palu; by road roughly 1,291 km (802 mi).
How long does it take to get from Palu to Surabaya by bus?
About 19 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Palu and Surabaya?
Surabaya is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Makassar).
Where can I stay in Surabaya?
Our booking partner lists 1,278+ places to stay in Surabaya, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.