Buses to Palu
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Palu, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palu to Palopo | Indonesia | 235 km (146 mi) | about 4 h 28 min |
| Palu to Toli-Toli | Indonesia | 241 km (150 mi) | about 4 h 34 min |
| Palu to Bontang | Indonesia | 289 km (180 mi) | about 5 h 27 min |
| Palu to Samarinda | Indonesia | 307 km (190 mi) | about 5 h 45 min |
| Palu to Loa Janan | Indonesia | 311 km (193 mi) | about 5 h 50 min |
| Palu to Balikpapan | Indonesia | 341 km (212 mi) | about 6 h 22 min |
| Palu to Parepare | Indonesia | 346 km (215 mi) | about 6 h 28 min |
| Palu to Nusantara | Indonesia | 352 km (219 mi) | about 6 h 34 min |
| Palu to Gorontalo | Indonesia | 390 km (242 mi) | about 7 h 14 min |
| Palu to Watampone | Indonesia | 407 km (253 mi) | about 7 h 33 min |
| Palu to Kendari | Indonesia | 450 km (280 mi) | about 8 h 20 min |
| Palu to Makassar | Indonesia | 474 km (295 mi) | about 8 h 45 min |
| Palu to Surabaya | Indonesia | 1,058 km (658 mi) | about 19 h 14 min |
| Palu to Semarang | Indonesia | 1,247 km (775 mi) | about 22 h 38 min |
| Palu to Jepara | Indonesia | 1,200 km (746 mi) | about 21 h 47 min |
| Palu to Malang | Indonesia | 1,123 km (698 mi) | about 20 h 24 min |
| Palu to Tasikmalaya | Indonesia | 1,476 km (917 mi) | about 26 h 43 min |
| Palu to Pontianak | Indonesia | 1,177 km (731 mi) | about 21 h 22 min |
| Palu to Situbondo | Indonesia | 997 km (619 mi) | about 18 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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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
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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.