Palembang to Bandar Lampung by train
Bandar Lampung lies 285 km (177 mi) south of Palembang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 6 min at the speeds typical of Indonesia rail, over roughly 348 km (216 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Palembang | Bandar Lampung | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 95 m (312 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Stations on record | Bumi Sriwijaya LRT station, Ampera LRT station, Kertapati railway station | Tanjung Karang railway station, Tarahan railway station, Pidada railway station |
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Staying in Bandar Lampung
Our booking partner lists 187 places to stay in Bandar Lampung. Of the 174 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (117), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 1,433 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bandar Lampung from Palembang?
285 km (177 mi) in a straight line, south of Palembang; by road roughly 348 km (216 mi).
How long does it take to get from Palembang to Bandar Lampung by train?
About 4 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Palembang and Bandar Lampung?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Where can I stay in Bandar Lampung?
Our booking partner lists 187 places to stay in Bandar Lampung, 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.