Trains to Palembang
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 8 railway stations in Palembang: Bumi Sriwijaya LRT station, Ampera LRT station, Kertapati railway station, Asrama Haji LRT station, Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport LRT station, Punti Kayu LRT station, Cinde LRT station, Jakabaring LRT station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Palembang
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palembang to Prabumulih | Indonesia | 81 km (50 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Palembang to Jambi City | Indonesia | 193 km (120 mi) | about 2 h 46 min |
| Palembang to Lubuklinggau | Indonesia | 213 km (133 mi) | about 3 h 4 min |
| Palembang to Bandar Lampung | Indonesia | 285 km (177 mi) | about 4 h 6 min |
| Palembang to Cilegon | Indonesia | 374 km (232 mi) | about 5 h 22 min |
| Palembang to Serang | Indonesia | 388 km (241 mi) | about 5 h 35 min |
| Palembang to Tangerang | Indonesia | 418 km (260 mi) | about 6 h 1 min |
| Palembang to South Tangerang | Indonesia | 434 km (270 mi) | about 6 h 14 min |
| Palembang to Jakarta | Indonesia | 434 km (270 mi) | about 6 h 15 min |
| Palembang to Bekasi | Indonesia | 445 km (276 mi) | about 6 h 24 min |
| Palembang to Depok | Indonesia | 450 km (280 mi) | about 6 h 28 min |
| Palembang to Batam | Indonesia | 459 km (285 mi) | about 6 h 36 min |
| Palembang to Surabaya | Indonesia | 1,009 km (627 mi) | about 14 h 30 min |
| Palembang to Bandung | Indonesia | 547 km (340 mi) | about 7 h 51 min |
| Palembang to Medan | Indonesia | 989 km (615 mi) | about 14 h 13 min |
| Palembang to Semarang | Indonesia | 775 km (482 mi) | about 11 h 8 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Palembang have?
Bumi Sriwijaya LRT station, Ampera LRT station, Kertapati railway station, Asrama Haji LRT station, Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport LRT station, Punti Kayu LRT station and others.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.