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Palembang → Serang

Driving from Palembang to Serang

Serang lies 388 km (241 mi) south-east of Palembang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 5 h 55 min without stops, over roughly 474 km (294 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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PalembangSerang
CountryIndonesiaIndonesia
Population1.8 million735,651
Elevation5 m (16 ft)29 m (95 ft)
Time nowUTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta)UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta)
Postal codes4227317530–66174

Where to book car hire from Palembang to Serang

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Staying in Serang

Our booking partner lists 37 places to stay in Serang. Of the 27 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (14). Guests have left 220 reviews in total.

Book a hotel in Serang

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Common questions

How far is Serang from Palembang?

388 km (241 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Palembang; by road roughly 474 km (294 mi).

How long does it take to get from Palembang to Serang by car?

About 5 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Palembang and Serang?

No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.

Where can I stay in Serang?

Our booking partner lists 37 places to stay in Serang, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.